Arsenal have identified LOSC Lille star Nicolas Pepe as a priority signing, according to reports.
The Ivory Coast international has caught the attention of several clubs from across Europe following his blistering start to the season in Ligue 1.
Pepe has been heavily linked with a switch to Arsenal and it seems the club are intent on moving for the winger. According to Mercato365, as cited in a report from Calciomercato, the Gunners are prepared to make signing the Lille star their primary objective.
The 23-year-old has enjoyed a productive campaign with his club so far. From 15 starts in the top-flight of French football, Pepe has netted nine goals and has contributed with five assists.
This form appears to have piqued the interests of Arsenal, who continue to be named as suitors for the player.
The Gunners have several attacking options within their first-team squad but as Pepe continues to shine for Lille, it appears as though the race for his signature is heating up.
