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Phil Spencer

'It's happening!' - Arsenal fans are buzzing as Nicolas Pepe 'agrees deal' to join the Gunners

It's been quite a week for Arsenal who have already completed two signings in the transfer market.

The additions of Dani Ceballos on a season-long loan deal, and the permanent signing of William Saliba from Saint Etienne was exactly what supporters needed after a frustrating summer so far.

However it looks like things are about to get even better.

Reports from BBC reporter David Ornstein have suggested that Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille.

The winger has been attracting the attention of a number of clubs including the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, Napoli and Inter Milan with a view to an £80million move.

Napoli were said to be leading the charge, but it has emerged this morning that the Gunners are now leading the charge to sign the 24-year-old.

If a deal has been struck, it would be a huge surprise for the Gunners - especially given the fee quoted.

The north London side were reported to have a summer transfer kitty of just £45million, meaning that a deal for the Lille star would be a huge coup for Unai Emery's side.

As you'd expect, Arsenal's fans are delighted with the news that a deal is close, and they struggled to hide their excitement on social media.

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