Arsenal, Leicester was pushed back after the Premian ace has “stepped” into the current club

Arsenal and Leicester will have to look for transfer options after being knocked out in their attempts to get a Premier League winger.

The Gunners appear to be frustrated with the failure of Nicolas Pepe’s £ 72 million deal. He has shown glimpses of his talent, but has never really filled his huge price tag.

The 26-year-old is now absent under Mikel Arteta, having been held on the bench in Arsenal’s last five league matches.

Young Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Gabriel Martinelli shine as they share tasks from the sidelines.

Saka and Martinelli began their trip to Everton on Monday. Martin Odegaard put the ball on a plate for him and instead of hitting it with his right foot it cannoned of his left shin wide of the goal.

Demarai Gray’s late finish gave Rafa Benitez a much-needed victory, while Arteta’s men were seventh.

The October reports suggested living in North London hoped to get Mohamed Elyounoussin from Southampton. Brendan Rodgers ’Leicester was believed to be the main rivals in his signature.

However, the Norwegian internationalist claims to be happy at St Mary’s. He said (through Sun): “My family thrives here. We have now settled down and my daughter has just found the Children’s Room, so we have returned to where we belong.”

Elyounoussi paid Saints £ 16 million in June 2018 when he joined Swiss Basel. However, he was sent to Celtic for a two-year loan the following period because he made no real impact.

The star is now back in the series under Ralph Hasenhuttl. “I don’t know many players who have been sent for two loan seasons and then returned to get on the team,” he added.

“It shows faith that the club and the Manager have another chance at me.”

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Neville warns Arteta about Arsenal’s ‘problem’

Meanwhile, expert Gary Neville assesses the relationship between Arteta and skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can become acidic.

Alexandre Lacazette saw the striker in first place on Monday night. He only got on the field in the last five minutes at Goodison Park.

“There’s going to be a problem with this game behind Aubameyang,” Neville said. “I don’t think he likes the idea [Eddie] Nketiah is coming [before him]. I don’t think he likes the idea of ​​being a sub-point. “

Wondering if a problem could arise, Neville added, “Yes it will be. There is always that little bug between Arteta and Aubameyang.

“I know he’s the captain, but he’s leaving him out and it feels like it’s a little awkward and it’s going to cause trouble.

“I suspect that if Arteta could get money from him and someone else, they would probably get it.

– I bet if Aubameyang could continue, he would probably do the same. It may just get a little acidic. “

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