Lille are confident of signing Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches, 22, from Bayern Munich.

Lille are set to step up their bid for Jozo Simunovic after pocketing a record-breaking £72m for Nicolas Pepe.

Arsenal's £72m deal for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe will involve the Gunners paying £20m up front for the 22-year-old Ivory Coast international and the other £52m in instalments within five years.

Manchester United have identified Lille's Ivory Coast international forward Nicolas Pepe, 24, who is valued at £70m, as a replacement should Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku join Inter Milan.

Manchester United have advanced discussions with Lille over a £70m deal for Ivory Coast forward Nicolas Pepe. The 24-year-old has also attracted interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Everton.