Lille president Gerard Lopez accepts this is likely to be the last season for Nicolas Pepe at the club.

The exciting attacking talent is fast emerging as the hottest transfer property in Europe.

Arsenal are in talks with Pepe's camp, while he is being tracked by Barcelona, Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Yesterday, asked about Pepe, Lopez said: "Next summer it will be different. We watch season by season.

"There will be discussions next summer and we'll see when we get there."