Arsenal have emerged as the favourites to sign exciting Lille winger Nicolas Pepe in January according to Mercato365.

The Ivory Coast international’s start to the 2018/19 Ligue 1 season has forced some of the big European clubs to sit up and take notice.

Pepe has scored nine goals and five assists in 15 matches so far in this campaign and his excellent output in front of goal has landed him on Arsenal’s shopping list as they aim to strengthen their attack during the winter transfer window.