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Could Nicolas Pepe spark transfer war between Arsenal and Manchester United in January?

Lille have been the surprise packages of the French top-flight this season, and the second-placed side in the league table owe their current success to Nicolas Pepe.

The Ivory Coast international winger has helped the Ligue 1 outfit to five wins and a draw in eight league games, having weighed in with five goals and three assists thus far.

Pepe’s fine form continued over the weekend, as he got on the scoresheet in the 3-0 victory over Marseille.

Only PSG’s Neymar has contributed more goals than the 23-year-old this season, and if he keeps up his consistency and form, a transfer tussle between Arsenal and Manchester United in January could be on the cards.