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Monaco boss Thierry Henry ‘hijack’ Arsenal centre-back target after last-minute move

- Portuguese star and former Real Madrid defender Pepe is heading to Monaco after rejecting the a switch to Arsenal

- The 35-year-old experienced defender is a free agent after parting ways with Super Lig against Besiktas in December 2018

- Monaco boss Henry is looking forward to partner Pepe with Pepe at the heart of Monaco defence

Ex-Real Madrid defence ace Pepe is set for a switch to Ligue 1 side Monaco after snubbing a move to Premier League side Arsenal.

According to UK Metro citing L’Equipe sources, the 35-year-old Pepe, who became a free agent in December after mutually agreeing to part ways with Besiktas will join Thierry Henry’s bid to save Monaco from relegation.

However, Arsenal’s late quest to have Pepe move to the Emirates was turned down, leaving Unai Emery to continue the hunt for a quality centre-back.

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Speaking after Arsenal’s win over Blackpool in the FA Cup, Emery, who has repeatedly hammered on his desire to bolster his squad after Rob Holding season-ending injury is still seeking for assistance.

“‘Maybe the transfer market can help us with a centre-back, but it is not easy because also [Konstantinos] Mavropanos is also coming back after injury," he stressed.

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The Emirate dwellers are still keen on Juventus centre-back Medhi Benatia and report claim the Moroccan is likely to be included in Aaron Ramsey’s swap deal.

Meanwhile, Monaco are set to wrap up Fabregas’ switch this Sunday evening, with both the Chelsea player and his agent, Darren Dein, already in town to hold discussion with club president Vadim Vasilyev.

Henry is looking forward to partner Naldo with Pepe at the heart of Monaco defence if the deal finally sees the light of day.

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Cesc Fabregas was in tears during his emotional farewell to Chelsea fans ahead of Monaco move on Saturday, January 5, after playing his last match in a Blues' jersey against Championship side, Nottingham Forest.

Fàbregas broke down in tears after being substituted off the pitch as he handed the captain's armband to David Luiz amid applause from fans at the Stamford Bridge.

He received a standing ovation from the thousands of fans gathered at the stadium as he made a tearful farewell during the third round of the FA Cup.

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