Lille have moved ahead of Newcastle and Watford in the race for Angers forward Nicolas Pepe.
The 22-year-old is attracting plenty of interest this summer after enjoying an impressive season in France.
Both Newcastle and Watford are keen on signing the forward, but several clubs want to keep him in Ligue 1.
Lyon and Monaco have earmarked Pepe as a potential target but, according to L'Equipe, it is Lille who are leading the race.
New boss Marcelo Bielsa has reportedly told the board he wants to sign the Ivory Coast international and talks with Angers have now stepped up.