Nicolas Pepe's future 'almost done', says Lille president Gerard Lopez

Image: Nicolas Pepe admitted earlier this year he was open to leaving Lille

Lille president Gerard Lopez has revealed the future of in-demand winger Nicolas Pepe is close to being decided.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a host of top European clubs this summer after scoring 23 goals in 41 appearances last season.

Pepe admitted earlier this year that he was open to a move away from Lille and Lopez admits the Ligue 1 club are preparing for life without the Ivory Coast international.

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"In terms of departures and arrivals, if a player leaves, we will go and get what we need," Lopez told French newspaper La Voix du Nord.

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"For Nico, it is almost done and he could have left last summer.

Image: Pepe scored 23 goals for Lille last season

"It is true that there are big offers and big clubs in for him, so I think [he will leave].

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"Aside from that, you never know in football."

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