Arsenal ready to sell winger to West Ham?

Arsenal are prepared to sanction the sale of Nicolas Pepe to West Ham United this summer, The Express reports.

The Ivorian has been with the Gunners for the past two-and-a-half seasons, but has yet to cement a regular starting role.

His performances have been largely inconsistent, and the club are now prepared to cut their losses on him.

He was purchased from Lille for a club-record £72 million fee, but could be sold for just £25m over the summer.

The Gunners are open to offers from all corners, and it is claimed that West Ham are likely to make an approach.

The Hammers have made excellent progress under David Moyes, and they are currently in a Europa League final.

It is unclear what their European status could be next term, but they appear keen on adding more quality in attack.

Pepe has been earmarked as a possible candidate despite the fact that he has not started a league game in six months.