Why Nicolas Pepe turned down Liverpool transfer to join Arsenal

Arsenal look set to complete the signing of Nicolas Pepe from Lille but reports in France have claimed he also had the chance to join Liverpool having admired Jurgen Klopp. Get French Football News reports talks with Reds never reached an advanced stage due to their inability to offer him consistent playing time. Lille president Gerard Lopez claims Nicolas Pepe will be an Arsenal player “with the next 24 hours” and confirmed he will move for a £72m fee. The Ivory Coast international scored 22 goals in Ligue 1 last year.

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