Pepe has been in scintillating form so far this season, bagging six goals in nine Ligue 1 appearances.

The 23-year-old forward’s impressive performances have have seen him linked with a big-money switch in January, with Arsenal and Manchester United mulling over a £30m move for the in-form striker.

However, according to SportBild, the Premier League giants will not have negotiations their own way, as Bayern Munich enter the race for Pepe.

Source: Daily Trust