Now Liverpool have entered the race but they may only make a move should Mohamed Salah leave Anfield.
That’s according to the reports that claim the future of the Egyptian is uncertain.
Lille boss Christophe Galtier has already confirmed Pepe is set to leave the club this summer.
Galtier explained: “Pepe will leave. Life’s like that, football’s like that today.
Liverpool are set to offer £71m for Nicolas Pepe (Image: GETTY)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is ready to strengthen his attack again (Image: GETTY)
Nicolas Pepe scores stunning goal for Lille against PSG
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“He is a player of the highest level who will have a big decision to make on the choice of his next club.
“There will be a battle between the great European teams.
“I hope that he will take a good amount of time to think about it, do his research, like he did when he came here and when he decided to stay here (last summer), find the right project.”
Klopp is said to be desperate to add to his attacking options to compete again in the Premier League with Manchester City.