Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang speaks out on Nicolas Pepe and sends direct message to Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he hopes Arsenal sign Nicolas Pepe and it would be “very pleasant” to him to line-up alongside a player of that calibre. 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. Either club has still not officially confirmed the deal. The Gabon international told beIN SPORTS: "When there are great players like that who are close to signing with a great club like Arsenal. It's very pleasant to have a player like that. I hope that he signs quickly and that it gets done."

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