English Premier League outfit Arsenal have been suggested to forget about the pursuit for the signature of French Ligue 1 outfit Lille forward Nicolas Pepe. The North London outfit have been long suitors of the star player but a deal has failed to fall through as both sides are unwilling to come into an agreement. Arsenal had expected that Nicolas Pepe would serve as a replacement for England international Danny Welbeck who is injured and feared not to retune as an Arsenal player. Manchester United clash with Real Madrid for "world-class … [Read more...]
Liverpool Join Arsenal In Race To Sign 16-Goal Star
Premier League leaders Liverpool are the latest team to be linked with a move for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe who has been in devastating form for his team this season. Pepe has been a key performer for Champions League chasers Lille dating back to last season when his goal contributions led to the Reds’ survival. The Reds could hijack a move for Nicolas Pepe from the Gunners who are the overwhelming favorites to sign him in the summer. Arsenal were unable to firm up their string interest with a bid after it was revealed that they can only … [Read more...]
Two players Arsenal would have signed should Sven Mislintat have stayed
It is not a good mood at the North London outfit with the reports that the club’s head of recruitment Sven Mislintat would be leaving the club in the coming month. Sven Mislintat joined the Emirate Stadium just a year ago but he has to quit after allegations of clashes he has had with one of the top ranking officials of the club. The club in an official statement wished Sven Mislintat the best is his future dealings as they admitted his impact in ensuring the signature of quality players to the team. However, it has now been revealed that … [Read more...]
Nicolas Pepe confirms Arsenal interest, hints when to expect announcement
Arsenal target Nicolas Pepe has unwittingly admitted interest from the North London sides Arsenal as he gives his reaction to the speculations. The French Ligue 1 outfit Lille forward has been on the Gunners wanted list for a number of weeks with expectations that a deal would be finalized in this January winter transfer window. However, he has come out to state that he does not rule out a move away from the French Ligue 1 outfit but that will not happen in this winter window as he will only consider an offer in the summer window when the … [Read more...]
‘Deal concluded’ for Arsenal and Manchester City
All have been concluded for Arsenal and Manchester City target Nicolas Pepe as far as the winter transfer window is concerned. This is after the Ivory Coast international cooled all of the interest in him by stating that he would remain at the French Ligue 1 outfit Lille at the end of the season. Nicolas Pepe has been a subject of speculation with a number of top European sides seeking to land him in the January winter transfer window and the Gunners were at the front queue to secure the signature of the star player. Three players who … [Read more...]
Arsenal submit £45m for Pepe but…
North London side Arsenal have submitted a £45 million bid for French Ligue 1 Lille attacker, Nicolas Pepe, according to Gazzetta Dello Sports journalist Nicolo Schira but the bid was rejected. The Gunners have been linked with the Ivory Coast international for a number of months with manager Unai Emery believed to be desperate to land him ahead of other suitors. Nicolas Pepe is tipped to add more quality to the Arsenal attack as well as bring the competition that will help to awaken Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the … [Read more...]
Lille now ready to release Nicolas Pepe to Arssenal on one condition
French Ligue 1 outfit Lille are now prepared to have star winger Nicolas Pepe sold in the coming winter transfer market which reopens in coming days. However, the club’s sporting director Luis Campos who gave the hint on the availability of the player said the North London club must meet his asking price or forget about having him in the winter transfer window. Luis Campos, therefore, stated that the French Ligue 1 side will not hesitate to sanction the sale of the player if the North London side table £72 million without any bargain. … [Read more...]
Liverpool Linked With £72m Swoop For Ligue 1 Star
Premier League leaders Liverpool are the latest team to be linked with highly rated Lille forward Nicolas Pepe ahead of the January transfer window. Spanish media portal Don Balon claim that the Reds have joined Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign the talented winger. The Ivorian international star is one of the most in-form players in European football and that explains why a lot of the big clubs are jostling for his signature. Barcelona Offer Liverpool Target €10m Sign-on Fee The 23-year-old has been in … [Read more...]
Arsenal hit dead rock in pursuit of highly rated Ivorian star
English Premier League outfit Arsenal have been dealt a big blow in their pursuit of French Ligue 1 outfit LOSC Lille star Nicolas Pepe ahead of the transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. Reports claim that the French side are not willing to release the star player anymore as they wish to retain the service of the Ivory Coast international. Football news website Calciomercato.com reports that Lille president is not ready to shift his stand in his latest claim after stating that he would reject over a £100 million for the star … [Read more...]
Arsenal tipped to win race for £42m-rated forward
North London side Arsenal have been tipped to win the race for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe once the winter transfer market reopens in coming weeks. The Gunners are faced with competition from other Premier League sides Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich who are all keen in the signature of the prolific forward. The West London side are keen to have Nicolas Pepe join the Emirates Stadium with England international Danny Welbeck already out as a result of a knee injury he sustained which … [Read more...]
PL rival join race for £30m-rated Arsenal target
English Premier League side Wolverhampton have joined the list of clubs who are to battle with North London side Arsenal for the signature of Lille forward Nicolas Pepe. The Gunners were earlier reported to be favourites for the player with the hope that a deal could be concluded in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks but that might only happen if they are able to beat off competition from other suitors. The list of suitors for the interesting Ivory Coast striker has continued to grow with Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Man … [Read more...]