Former journalist tips Spurs and Arsenal to fail with "late bids" for 20-goal machine

Nicolas Pepe has emerged as one of the most in-demand wingers in Europe after enjoying a phenomenal season in Ligue 1 with Lille.

What’s the word, then?

The Ivory Coast international moved to Lille in 2017 and his stock has rapidly soared ever since. A return of 14 goals and 5 assists from his maiden season underlined his potential but his reputation has skyrocketed during a phenomenal 2018/19 campaign.

Pepe has scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists in all-competitions this season, drawing reported interest from the likes of Arsenal, Everton, Barcelona, Sevilla and Lyon.

However, the a...