Nicolas Pepe gives Mikel Arteta brutally honest Arsenal confession to solve Edu transfer puzzle

Nicolas Pepe has casted doubt over his future at Arsenal after attributing his 'tough season' to a language barrier with Mikel Arteta. The 26-year-old, who is yet to have made a start for the Gunners since the turn of the new year, detailed the struggles that he has faced at the Emirates this season.

Edu's £72m signing has featured 15 times in the Premier League this season, averaging a measly 39.6 minutes a game. The form of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe has greatly hampered Pepe's opportunities under Arteta, residing him to the bench.

understood in December that Pepe was frustrated with his current situation at Arsenal and wanted to assess his options in January if his game time didn't improve. The Ivorian, who marked his latest international cap with an impressive goal against France, stayed put and buried speculation that tied him to an exit.

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However, after Pepe's latest admission, the winger has reignited doubt over his future at Arsenal. In an interview following Ivory Coast's 2-1 loss to the World champions, Pepe explained how a language barrier has stagnated his progress at London Colney.

"It is an honour to play for Ivory Coast," he said. "The most important thing is to enjoy your football. That is something I am able to do when I get the chance to play.

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