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title: "Arsenal leading the race to sign Lille’s Nicolas Pepe"
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# Arsenal leading the race to sign Lille’s Nicolas Pepe

Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille at the end of the season.

[Mercato 365 report](https://www.mercato365.com/nicolas-pepe-lille-piste-se-precise-exclu365-8701693.html) that the Gunners have been earmarked as the early favourites for the player.

Bayern Munich have been heavily linked with the winger as he continues to impress in Ligue 1, but Unai Emery’s men are believed to be prioritising a move for the player.

![Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1002932052.jpg)

Pepe has been one of the star performers in France this season and Lille are expected to face a fight to keep hold of him going forward.

In 16 Ligue 1 appearances this season, the Ivorian has found the back of the net 10 times with his performances not going unnoticed.

Arsenal are likely to be in the market for a winger going forward after it was revealed that Danny Welbeck will be leaving the club at the end of his contract next summer.