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Lille name asking price for Arsenal target Nicolas Pepe

Lille's sporting director Luis Campos says that any club interested in signing Nicolas Pepe will have to pay €80m (£72m).

Lille sporting director Luis Campos has revealed that an asking price has been set for winger Nicolas Pepe.

The 23-year-old has enjoyed an excellent 18 months at the Ligue 1 side, with 25 goals being scored in 55 appearances in France's top flight.

Arsenal are among the clubs who have been monitoring the progress of the Ivorian, and Campos has acknowledged that Lille's hierarchy have already come to a decision over a possible fee.

Campos told Telefoot: "€80m (£72m), but [any club] will also have to convince the player."

Pepe still has over three-and-a-half years remaining on his contract at Lille, who currently sit in second place in the league table.

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