Arsenal are watching Lille winger Nicolas Pepe this season.

Le 10 Sport says their interest has moved beyond just a watching brief this week.

The Gunners have now made contact with Pepe's minders to register their interest and let the attacker know they're watching.

And it was made clear should Pepe continue his progress, they will move for him next summer - if not sooner in January.

Pepe, 23, moved to Lille a year ago from Angers.