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Richard Cusack & Paul Clarke

'Where is he?' - Arsenal fans were all asking same transfer question after Lyon squad reveal

Arsenal fans have used today's team news announcement for the Emirates Cup clash with Olympique Lyon to ask an important question.

The Gunners faithful, in jest, are enquiring as to the whereabouts of their impending new signing Nicolas Pepe.

Pepe is expected to complete a deal to sign a five-year-contract at the Emirates Stadium very soon with Arsenal agreeing a £72 million fee with the Ligue 1 side to sign for Unai Emery's Gunners.

Arsenal play Lyon in the final of the annual competition at the Emirates Stadium without Mesut Ozil, whose future in North London has been plunged into doubt following the news that Pepe's arrival is imminent.

The Gunners have two more friendlies left to play before they open the Premier League season on August 11 at Newcastle United.

So fans will have to wait until Wednesday at the earliest, when Arsenal travel to Angers, to potentially see Pepe in Arsenal red for the first time.

The reaction below just highlights how excited Arsenal fans are ahead of Pepe's anticipated announcement.

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