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‘You are still here?’: Plymouth Argyle striker addresses summer transfer talk after Portsmouth, Wrexham and Rangers links

Pompey had an interest in Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim Pepple during the summer transfer window.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 4:00 AM
‘You are still here?’: Plymouth Argyle striker addresses summer transfer talk after Portsmouth, Wrexham and Rangers links
Key Things to Know
  • Aribim Pepple addressed summer transfer rumors linking him with Portsmouth, Rangers, and Wrexham.
  • Any permanent transfer required triggering a seven-figure release clause set by Plymouth Argyle.
  • The 23-year-old striker scored 18 goals in 41 appearances in his first season at Plymouth.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim Pepple has addressed the transfer speculation that linked him with several clubs during the summer transfer window. John Mousinho's Portsmouth, along with Rangers, Wrexham, Preston, and Bolton Wanderers, reportedly tracked the 23-year-old after he scored 18 goals in 41 appearances during his debut season at Home Park.

A potential permanent transfer would have required meeting a seven-figure release clause implemented by Plymouth following Pepple's £250,000 arrival from Luton Town in July 2025. Pepple revealed he treated the rumors as compliments while remaining focused on Plymouth Argyle.

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