The 23-year-old winger is expected to be one of the most in-demand players when the summer transfer window opens
Manchester United and Arsenal will have to pay €80million (£68.7m) to sign Nicolas Pepe in the summer, according to reports.
That’s according to Lille president Gerard Lopez, who is bracing himself for a host of bids for the 23-year-old.
Pepe is expected to be one of the most in-demand players when the summer transfer window opens after the end of the season.
Pepe will cost interested suitors €80m in the summer
In 27 Ligue 1 appearances so far this season, the winger has scored 16 goals and registered eight assists so far.
The Gunners have been regularly linked with the starlet, with United and Bayern Munich also reportedly interested.
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But securing a move away from France will not be easy, with Lille already rejecting bids worth €50million (£42,9m).
Asked if Pepe could stay at Lille for another season, Lopez told Canal Plus: “That does not just depend on the club. It also depends on the player.
The left-footed winger scores and creates goals from the right flank
“He deserves to play at the highest level. We have offers yes.
“In England, there are clubs. We have had offers worth €50m.
“We will not sell for less, we have even refused a €50m bid.
“We had an offer from China worth €80m with an astronomical salary, but he didn’t want to go.”
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