Lille manager Christophe Galtier has said it will be "difficult" for the club to keep hold of star forward Nicolas Pepe beyond the summer transfer window.
The 23-year-old has been the key man behind a remarkable season for Lille. Having been embroiled in a relegation battle in Ligue 1 last term, they sit in second spot after 27 games in 2018-19, five points clear of Lyon in third.
Speaking about Pepe, Galtier conceded it will be a challenge to keep him at the club if he continues scoring at such an impressive rate, per Lluis Bou of Sport:
"It's difficult to keep these type of players in out league.