Lille expect Arsenal transfer decision today as Nicolas Pepe returns from holiday
ARSENAL target Nicolas Pepe is set to return from his holiday today where Lille expect him to make a decision over his future, says Sky Sports reporter David Reed.
The Ivory Coast international has been on holiday since his country were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the quarter-final stage earlier this month.
But he was due to return to Lille on Monday to start his preparations for the new season.
Reed claims Arsenal are confident they can convince Pepe to join them this summer, despite reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal are confident of getting this one done and the terms they have offered are thought to be superior to those from Napoli
David Reed on Arsenal and Nicolas Pepe
Napoli also have an agreement with Lille and the French side expect 24-year-old Pepe to make his choice soon.
"Pepe is due back from his holiday today after competing at the Africa Cup of Nations and Lille then expect him to make a decision on his future,” Reed said.
"Arsenal and Napoli both have agreements in place with Lille for a deal that could be worth around £72m.
“Arsenal are confident of getting this one done and the terms they have offered are thought to be superior to those from Napoli.
Lille expect Nicolas Pepe to choose whether he wants to join Arsenal (Image: SKY SPORTS/GETTY)
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Reed says Arsenal are confident in completing a deal for Nicolas Pepe (Image: SKY SPORTS)
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"There was a slight twist over the weekend, we were told PSG might come in with a last minute approach, but we are told that Arsenal are the frontrunners alongside Napoli for this deal."
Meanwhile, former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour is hopeful a deal for Pepe is completed.