Arsenal and Liverpool target Nicolas Pepe has started discussions over a summer transfer, according to his agent.
Lille striker Pepe is in high demand with plenty of top European giants chasing his signature, after his stunning Ligue 1 campaign.
Pepe is the French league's top scorer having bagged 19 goals and 11 assists this season - at a record of 151 minutes per notch.
Only Paris Saint Germain megastar Kylian Mbappe has netted more times this campaign.
The Ivory Coast international is on the horizons of Premier League outfits Arsenal , Liverpool and Chelsea .
The Gunners have been tracking Pepe for over a year, with former transfer guru Sven Mislintant keen to scout him.
But the £75million price tag could rule them out of the running with Chelsea more likely as they look set to be in the look out for a new forward with Eden Hazard high on Real Madrid's wishlist.
Despite the heavy interest, Pepe's representative Samir Khiat has admitted their are currently no favourites in terms of clubs of leagues - with Bayern Munich mentioned.
"We are in discussions with clubs. No decision has been taken," Khiat told RTL.
"Today, there are no favourites, be it Bayern Munich or another club. Nicolas will not go just anywhere. We have not decided on which league."
Lille president Gerard Lopez told Telefoot he expects the player to move on.
"Four or five players will be leaving this summer,” he said.
“All clubs are forced to balance their accounts except perhaps one. I would say yes, it is sure he [Pepe] will leave.
“He enters a price range that can no longer be paid. There is a career choice to make for him, I think he will have the choice."
Anooor
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if really Salah will leave this summer . so i think Nicolas Pepe will be the best choice a same charachter as Ousmane Demeble maybe better in terme of power and no injury as tje french . Klopp was and is a big admirer of Dembelé but as he is in Barça and his signature would be impossible so Nicola Pépé gonna be extremly the best choice he prooved a lot this season ; a fast player , smart with ball in driblling , controlling shooting chance creating and also smart without ball in positionning and defending so pressing the opponents . i see in him a same one as Sadio Mané and Samuel Etoo the Camerounais.
macadam
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Seems like a good offer to me. considering Bayern are in for him it’s going to take more than that + ridiculous wages You say that like Bayern are famous for overspending they weren’t, but they just spent €80m on a defender who has only played over 20 games a season once We can't say that isn't an exception though until they do it again considering they’re desperate for a winger (more than a centre back) it’s quite possible they’ll go in big.
chango25
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We need him to come to Arsenal and partner with Lacazette a d Aubameyang he will settle with the French core who already with Arsenal by helping him for the language. PEPE PLEASE MAKE ARSENAL FORCE AGAIN!!🙏