Lille manager Christopher Galtier has confirmed that star player Nicolas Pepe will leave the club during this summer transfer window. Galtier talked about the in-form Pepe shortly after he bagged two more goals in the league. Lille thrashed Angers 5-0 in their penultimate game of the season in French Ligue 1 and the aforementioned Pepe was the star of the show once again. It could be his last home game for Lille before his exit this summer. Nicolas Pepe is one of the hottest properties in European football at the moment following his … [Read more...]
Mourinho tells United why they should move in for Lille star
Former Man United manager Jose Mourinho has advised his former team to move in for the French Ligue 1outfit Lille star forward Nicolas Pepe ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Nicolas Pepe has impressed so far this season which is the reason why a number of teams have come knocking for his signature. This gives a clear indication that Lille will not be able to keep him at the club in the coming season. North London outfit Arsenal were reported to be leading in the race but the Red Devils are now looking keen to land the star player who … [Read more...]
Deal ON!!! Arsenal £65 million target speaks out
The North London outfit Arsenal target and Lille star Nicolas Pepe has spoken out on the interest for him ahead of the coming summer transfer window. The Gunners team were believed to be favourites ahead of Man United and Chelsea who are also interested in the star player for the coming season challenge. However, the Unai Emery side are reported to have opened talks with the star player and his camp as they hope to finalize a deal before the start of the coming season. £17m defender gives transfer reply to Arsenal, Barcelona and … [Read more...]
Lille forward In Talks With French Ligue 1 club Over Transfer
Lille forward Nicolas Pepe is said to be in discussion with the French Ligue 1 club over a transfer out of the club when the transfer window reopens this summer. This is according to the publication from the Daily Mirror which claimed that the player’s agent has opened discussions with Lille with several clubs keen to sign the in-form attacker. Liverpool are one of several clubs interested in a deal for Ivorian international player Pepe. Apart from the Reds, Arsenal and German champions Bayern Munich are also keen on a transfer for him. … [Read more...]
Chelsea Eyeing €70m Move For Hazard Replacement
West London giants Chelsea are reportedly eyeing highly-rated Lille winger Nicolas Pepe as a possible replacement for wantaway Blues talisman Eden Hazard. This is according to the publication from popular English news outlet Daily Mirror which claimed that Chelsea are not willing to let Eden Hazard leave this summer. It was further revealed that the West Londoners will target the aforementioned Pepe as his replacement though Chelsea are still yet to find out whether they will be able to sign new players this summer. Chelsea have been … [Read more...]
Inter Milan Make First Move For 19-Goal Chelsea Target
Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan are the first club to make a move for highly-rated Lille winger Nicolas Pepe according to the reports coming out of the media in France. Ivorian international Pepe has had a season of his life for Lille this term and it’s not surprising that the major European sides are on his trail. The specific report from France Football revealed that one of those interested clubs has made the first move to sign Pepe. Inter Milan have put in an official bid for the in-form Lille winger in their quest to usurp other … [Read more...]
Bayern Munich take Arsenal out of the race for this important player
North London outfit Arsenal have longed been seeking for the signature of French Ligue 1 outfit Lille star Nicolas Pepe as efforts in the past, especially in the last January winter transfer window failed to yield any result. The Gunners were short of funds and could not strike any major deal. They had wanted to wait until the coming summer transfer window to table an offer for him but that could be too late, according to reports. It is reported that German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are now in pole position to secure the signature of the … [Read more...]
Keeping Liverpool Target At Lille Is A Difficult Task
Lille manager Christopher Galtier is convinced that keeping in-form forward Nicolas Pepe at the club will be a difficult task. Galtier has no doubt that Lille will find it hard to keep the impressive Pepe at Lille beyond this summer. Ivorian international star Pepe has been in sensational form for Lille this term and that has led to interests from a lot of major European clubs including Liverpool. Apart from Premier League title contenders Liverpool, other major clubs keen on the 23-year-old include Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint … [Read more...]
End of the road for Arsenal as Nicolas Pepe heads to Bayern Munich
Arsenal’s hope of snapping up French Ligue 1 forward Nicolas Pepe has been dashed with the latest report claiming that he is destined to sign for German Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich at the end of the season. The North London outfit have been on the radar of the star player for a couple of months with suggestions that a deal would be concluded in the coming summer window as the Gunners team would be actively involved. A report according to Le 10 Sport, via Calcio Mercato the German Bundesliga outfit have defeated the likes of Arsenal, PSG … [Read more...]
Liverpool Face Barcelona Threat For 16-Goal Ligue 1 Attacker
Premier League title contenders Liverpool will do well to fend off the threat of Spanish champions Barcelona in the wake of the news that the Nou Camp giants have joined the race to sign Lille attacker Nicolas Pepe. France Football claim that the Blaugrana sent scouts to watch the Ivorian international star in action for his Lille side in their last league game. Barcelona scouts were in attendance as Lille played out a goalless draw at home to Montpellier on Sunday. Barcelona are not the only club keen on a move for the 23-year-old. … [Read more...]
Barcelona, PSG To Battle For £72m Liverpool Target
Spanish La Liga Champions Barcelona and French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain (PSG) will battle it out for in-form Lille winger Nicolas Pepe according to reports coming out of the French media. France Football claim that both Barcelona and PSG want to sign the Ivorian international player. Nicolas Pepe has previously been linked with a move to Premier League title contenders Liverpool but it seems like other major European clubs like Barcelona and PSG are ahead in the race to sign the young winger. The 23-year-old has been in devastating … [Read more...]