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Liverpool held discussions with Pepe’s agents, claims Lille president

The Champions League winners are believed to be on the trail of the Ivory Coast star, while Ligue 1 club have received two offers for the forward

Liverpool have held discussions with Nicolas Pepe’s representatives, but not with Lille, claims Gerard Lopez, the president of the Ligue 1 club.

Pepe’s name has reportedly been a popular one in the transfer market, following a breakout season at Lille that saw him score 22 goals, good for second in Ligue 1, as well as add 11 assists, which was also second-best in the French top flight.