Arsenal have opened talks with Lille for Nicolas Pepe.

Telefoot says Arsenal have engaged in talks with Lille over a £72m swoop for their star.

The Gunners are believed to be one of the many European clubs inquiring about the forward, with more offers expected to pour in soon.

But the Ligue 1 star is yet to make a decision on his future as he just crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast.

Agent Samir Khiat told L'Equipe: "Nicolas is open to everything.

"The aim is for him to sign in the right place. PSG is a possibility.

"Today, all parties need to reach an agreement. There are exchanges and discussions. He is wanted by a considerable number of clubs.

"For him the most important thing is to be wanted and to go to a good club in which he will play and continue to progress."