Nice make offer to Arsenal for Nicolas Pepe

Nice are closing on a deal for Arsenal attacker Nicolas Pepe.

Foot Mercato says Nice coach Lucien Favre has now approved the move for the former Lille star.

Ivory Coast international Pepe is on the outer at Arsenal and been encouraged to find himself a new club.

A first loan offer without an option to buy has been communicated to the Gunners.

OGCN are hoping for a response today.