Lille forward Nicolas Pepe arrives to take part in a TV show on May 19, 2019 in Paris, as part of the 28th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

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Arsenal expected to announce Pepe today

Jul 31, 2019

According to the Daily Telegraph on Wednesday morning Arsenal will unveil Nicolas Pepe today at some point.

Lille's Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Lille (LOSC) and Angers (SCO) at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq, near Lille, northern France, on May 18 2019. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP) — Lille’s Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Lille (LOSC) and Angers (SCO) at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve d’Ascq, near Lille, northern France, on May 18 2019. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP)

Nicolas Pepe arrived in London on Tuesday to undergo his Arsenal medical and sign his new contract.

With everything seemingly going smoothly, the Telegraph report that Arsenal’s club record transfer will be confirmed on Wednesday at some point.

190731 daily telegraph pepe — Daily Telegraph 21 July 2019

The Ivorian forward, who looks set to get his preferred shirt number at Arsenal, will sign a five-year deal worth a reported €6m-a-year. Arsenal will pay £20m upfront and the rest in installments.

Speaking recently, the 22-year-old explained what has changed in his game that has taken him up another level and, after reading that, you can’t help but be even more excited about his arrival at Arsenal!