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Nicolas Pepe transfer 'confirmed' as £72m forward is pictured in Arsenal shirt

Photos have surfaced which show the 24-year-old winger parading the new Arsenal strip

Transfer profile of Arsenal target Nicolas Pepe

Nicolas Pepe has seemingly been pictured in an Arsenal shirt with his £72m switch appearing to have been confirmed.

Photos emerged on Twitter which looked to showed the player posing in the new Gunners home shirt in front of a camera and patting the Arsenal crest.

While the deal has still not been officially confirmed by either club, it will only be a matter of time before an announcement is made, and it could even happen tomorrow.

Pepe had been linked with a move to the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United before news broke that, somewhat surprisingly, Arsenal had become the favourites for his signature.

Nicolas Pepe appearing to pose in the new Arsenal shirt (Twitter)

He is thought to have completed a medical on Tuesday and will likely sign a contract which will run for five years.

The confirmation of the transfer is likely to delight Gunners fans, with Pepe being one of the most sought-after players of the transfer window.

The Ivory Coast international scored 22 goals in 38 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, and along with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette will provide a fearsome prospect for Premier League defenders next season.

It is unlikely he will sign in time to play a part in Arsenal's pre-season match against Angers on Wednesday, but he could feature in their final friendly game against Barcelona at the weekend.