Former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere has warned fans that Nicolas Pepe will NEVER live up to his price-tag.

The Ivorian has one goal and two assists after eight games.

And Aliadiere, who spent four seasons in north London, is not impressed by the 24-year-old.

Speaking on Stadium Astro, the former forward said: “He's a player that's going to need a bit of time to adjust – I don't know how long.

“He's had not such a great start to the season.

“I expected more from him.

“Even just the basic passes are not clear.

“From what I saw last year at Lille, I expected him to come here and do a lot.

“But it might take him more time to adjust, so hopefully we'll see the same Pepe we saw last year."

And the former Gunners star went on to make a big claim about the forward's time.

Aliadiere added: “I think he'll be ok.

“He won't live up to the £72m they paid for him.

“With that fee, you expect the best and I don't think he will be.

“I think he'll do well and score some goals but he won't score 20 goals this season."