Jermaine Pennant believes he would be valued at up to £80m in the current transfer market, aiming a dig at Nicolas Pepe in the process.
Pennant first hit the headlines as a 15-year-old back in 1999 when Arsenal forked out £2m to sign him from Notts County
The winger was a hugely talented young prospect who went on to play in the 2007 Champions League final for Liverpool as they were beaten 2-1 by AC Milan.
Pennant ultimately failed to hit the heights expected of him when Arsenal signed him as a teenager. Despite admitting he "could have made more of myself and my ability" during his career,
Pennant says he would be worth around £80m today if he was still playing.
Pennant
"If Nicolas Pepe can go for £72m, surely I can top that in today's market,"
"Attacking players always get valued more than defenders, I'm English as well so that would be a premium.
"I'd say between £70m and £80m. I was an attacker, I could get behind players, my assists were high.
"I'd have suited a 4-3-3 too when I played in a 4-4-2, helping out the full-back. In a 4-3-3 you get more freedom so I'd have had more joy.
"If James Ward-Prowse is touted for £50m, I think I'd be worth more than that in today's market."
Pennant adds
"There have been some awful Arsenal signings down the years but because of the amount, how much he's played and the performances then you have to say Pepe is one of the worst signings,"
"I remember we bought Igors Stepanovs, he was a terrible signing but he was free. If you're paying £72m you want something back, and it's been nil. Put those together and he's probably been one of Arsenal’s worst-ever signings."
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