Lille president Gerard Lopez has indicated that many prestigious clubs want to sign Nicholas Pepe.

The winger is the prized asset of the French club, having netted 23 goals and managed 12 assists in 41 games last term.

Pepe is currently at the African Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast, but he is wanted by the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United.

Lopez confirmed that teams had been in touch, but admitted no deal would be done until the AFCON was completed.

"We don't overestimate anything. We know what the offers are," Lopez told L'Equipe.

"I also wanted to close this situation before AFCON. At the request of his entourage, we have waited for a bit. And Nico told us that he wanted to concentrate on AFCON.

"He also wants to have discussions with the managers [interested in signing him]. I am not worried. We will look at the facts.

"His entourage has a preferred destination... Discussions are happening with prestigious clubs where he could be happy. Aside from that, everyone has the right to have preferences."