Arsenal overtook Napoli and a number of top clubs to get Nicolas Pepe's signature. The Lille Winger is one step away in uniform for the Gunners.
Pepe last season was outstanding and brought Lille a top-flight finish with 23 goals and 12 assists from 41 appearances in all competitions. Through this performance, Pepe also attracted many European clubs.
Reported by the BBC and Sky Sports, Arsenal are willing to pay 80 million euros or Rp 1.248 trillion to bring Pepe from Lille. Arsenal also tied Pepe with a five-year contract and his salary reached 8-10 million euros per season.
The agreement will reportedly be completed in the next 24-48 hours. Pepe will be Arsenal's fourth purchase this summer after Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba and Dani Ceballos.