Liverpool have seemingly missed out on a deal to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille, according to reports in France.
Arsenal have accelerated their pursuit of the Lille star in recent days and it is now being reported as a ‘done deal’, with the player poised to join up with the London club.
La Voix Du Nord, as cited by GFFN, claimed that the Reds were pursuing a deal for the Ivorian, but it seems that the Reds have not done enough this time around.
Pepe was sensational in Ligue 1 for Lille last season, scoring 22 and assisting 11 from the wing, and has since been attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
If the reports in France are true, then Unai Emery has an absolute gem on his hands. Arsenal have craved a potent winger and Lille’s talisman will slot in that role perfectly. He will be direct, precise and dynamic, in a deal that can be considered a major coup for Arsenal.
