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Aidan McCartney

'Fair play, I'm jealous!' - Liverpool fans react as Arsenal seal record Nicolas Pepe transfer

Arsenal have completed the signing of Nicolas Pepe from Lille.

The Ivory Coast international has become the club's most expensive signing ever as he joins in a deal worth £72million.

Pepe will add depth to the Gunners' attacking options which already included Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.

"Being here is very emotional because it has not been easy for me,"he told Arsenal.com.

"I have come a long way and struggled a lot and so signing for this great club is a big reward."

Pepe had been linked with a host of clubs before making the switch to the Emirates Stadium including Champions League winners Liverpool.

Reports in France had even suggested that the Reds made a move for the winger but he has now joined the Gunners instead.

Liverpool fans have been reacting to the transfer on social media with many praising the signing.

Take a look at some of the responses on Twitter...

Arsenal unveil new signing Nicolas Pepe at London Colney (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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