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Arsenal's Unai Emery Gives Nicolas Pepe Update, Wants Another Signing

Arsenal boss Unai Emery said the club have not yet secured the signature of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, and he's targeting another signing before the transfer window shuts on August 8.

BBC Sport's David Ornstein had reported a deal has been agreed between the two clubs for Pepe:

David Ornstein

Arsenal have reached an agreement with Lille to sign Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe for ~€80m, paid by instalments to fit #AFC budget. 5yr deal, agent agreement still needed but set to be closed in next 24/48hrs. Napoli also have agreement with #LOSC but agent rejected proposal

Per the Mirror's Jake Polden, Emery said on Pepe: "We have different options.