Milan and Arsenal target 'will leave in the summer'
Interest in Pepe has skyrocketed over the past year, transfermarkt currently valuing the forward at around €45m but, in reality, he will likely command a fee of closer to around €75m. Arsenal, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Manchester City and Liverpool all linked with a move for the 23-year-old.
Speaking on Telefoot about the transfer window, Lille president Gerard Lopez said the following:
"​Four or five players will be sold and Pepé's departure is certain. Nicolas is arriving at salary levels that we cannot afford anymore, he will have a lot of choice."
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