“Kieran’s got all the ability in the world. He’s got the work ethic to be successful. He’s got the desire to be the best he can be in every single training session and game. He leads in all the stats, one of the top two or three in that."
TF1 say Unai Emery played a big role in Nicolas Pepe choosing to joining #Arsenal. The club’s track record of nurturing French & Ligue 1 talent was also an important factor in his decision. https://t.co/deOdP078UR
Reporter for The Scotsman and Edinburgh News, @BarryAnderson_ tells he thinks Arsenal’s 3rd prospective bid for Celtic’s Kieran Tierney will be accepted before the deadline.
#AFC ready to meet Scottish club’s demands of deal worth £25m. (£20m upfront + £5m in add-ons)
“He is a real talent. Will need time to adapt in England at that level but should cope if handled properly. Similar to Andy Robertson but better defensively and more versatile.”
"Fast. Quick to connect with the ball and a good finisher as well. That is also an area where I have made progress. I would say that I am quick and a dribbler." #afc
"Being here is very emotional because it has not been easy for me. I have come a long way and struggled a lot and so signing for this great club is a big reward." #afc
"Nicolas is a talented winger who was wanted by many of the top teams in Europe. Signing a top-class winger has been one of our key objectives and I'm delighted he's joining. He will add pace, power and creativity, with the aim of bringing more goals to our team." https://t.co/R4yl1MlCrQ
Nicolas Pepe on the Arsenal players that come to mind:
"I thought of Özil, the world champions, Lacazette, Aubameyang and many more. Of course, these are the players who sprang to mind because I used to watch them when I was at Lille." #afc