Nicolas Pepe is one of the players that is linked with the Arsenal and it now appears that a move might actually happen, according to reports in French publication TF1.
TF1 are reporting that the North London club have made a bid worth €80m to LOSC Lille. Speaking about the news surrounding his transfer, the agent of Nicolas Pepe Samir Khait told French TV show L’Equipe Mercato:
‘He is wanted by a considerable number of clubs. For him the most important thing is to be wanted and to go to a good club in which he will play and continue to progress.’
Pepe who has had an amazing season is away on national duty for the Ivory Coast at the African Cup of Nations. The 2018/19 season was in many ways a breakout season for the winger as he went on to score 23 goals in 45 goals.
This is an incredible return for someone who plays on the wings. Given the quality of the performances that he has been putting up every week, it is no surprise that clubs such as Arsenal are behind him.
As the player’s agent has said, there are other clubs in the hunt for Pepe and one of them happen to be PSG. The situation is a little complicated due to what has been going on around Neymar and his transfer saga. It is expected that the Brazilian will be leaving the club.
If that were to happen, then it is thought that the French champions will make a move for the Lille winger. Pepe is without a doubt one of the hottest properties available in the market and any club that ends up getting him will have one hell of a player on their hands.
Arsenal need to get a player who can play out on the wings as the club does not really have anyone who can do that job. Pepe can not only do this but his goal-scoring record proves that he can be quite a huge threat.
The Emirates club do not have a huge transfer budget to play with but if they can somehow generate the funds, it will be an amazing deal for the club and Pepe would be welcomed with open arms.
