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Lille Manager Christophe Galtier Says Avoiding Nicolas Pepe Sale 'Difficult'

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.