Nicolas Pepe is attracting a lot of attention this summer (Picture: Getty Images)

Liverpool and Manchester United could be set to miss out on one of their transfer targets this summer after Inter Milan made a huge bid for Lille’s Nicolas Pepe.

The winger has attracted attention from a number of Europe’s biggest clubs after an impressive couple of seasons in Ligue 1, scoring 37 goals in 79 appearances for Lille.

Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United have all reportedly shown an interest, but Inter have made their move first.

The Serie A side have made a bid of €75m (£67m) for the 24-year-old, reports TF1 in France, while L’Equipe report the bid is as high as €90m (£80m) although it has not been accepted by the player or the club as yet.




Liverpool are the club most likely to challenge Inter for his signature, with L’Equipe reporting that Jurgen Klopp has a ‘special liking’ for the Ivory Coast international.

However, while the Reds are thought to have held talks over a potential move, they are yet to make a bid for Pepe.

Opinions on Pepe have been split with Bild reporting that Bayern Munich have decided he is not of the required standard to be made a top target, and is on their ‘B-list’ of summer options.

Liverpool legend also questioned Pepe’s skills, telling ESPN: ‘I really don’t get this one. Yes he’s had a good season but he just doesn’t look like a Liverpool player to me.

‘He’s a little unorthodox, he looks gangly. He has got it done, the stats bear that out.

‘Unfortunately it is Ligue 1 and I’m not a huge fan of Ligue 1, I don’t think the standard is particularly great. Before the season kicks off we know PSG have won the league. I’m not sure of this.

‘I’m not sure where it’s coming from to be honest but I don’t think this guy fits in with Liverpool.’

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