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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang provides fresh Nicolas Pepe to Arsenal transfer update


Pepe’s move the Emirates is yet to be announced by Arsenal despite passing a medical and taking his official club photos on Tuesday.

A video of the Ivory Coast attacker tapping the club badge was also leaked but fans are still waiting.

This evening Arsenal drew 1-1 with French side Angers but beat them in a penalty shoot-out.

Speaking after the match, Aubameyang was pressed about Pepe’s imminent move and said he’s waiting just like the supporters.

Aubameyang told beIN SPORTS: “Play with Pepe? Of course, when there are players who have to sign in clubs like Arsenal, it’s nice to receive them.

“I hope he will sign as soon as possible. We’re waiting for that.”

Aubameyang’s comments came after Lille president Gerard Lopez confirmed the £72million deal in an interview on French TV.

“He is the one who made the decision, I think it should be (made official) in the next 24 hours,” he told RMC.

“It is €80m fixed. If we pushed this deal out a little bit longer, we could have had 5 or 6 offers of the same size.

“Through discussions with Nico and his agents, things focused on the certain clubs that we wanted to focus on, the two projects that interested the player.”

Once announced, the deal for Pepe will smash Arsenal’s previous transfer record of £56m for Aubameyang.

And his team-mate at Lille, defender Jose Fonte, says Gunners fans are in for a treat with the winger.

“He’s incredible,” said the Portugal international told talkSPORT.

“If he can reach the same level that he did last year in Lille, which I believe he will, I think Arsenal fans will be very happy. He’s super quick, his left foot is silky, his 1v1 is second to none, he finishes really good, he takes penalties and free kicks.

“He’s a very accomplished player and I think Arsenal fans will be in for a treat. I’m not surprised at all [that many other clubs wanted Pepe]. It’s not always that you have a player like this.

“I’ve played with a lot of players and this kid is special. There’s no doubt about it, he’s special.



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