La Liga champions Barca are interested in signing Lille and Ivory Coast striker Nicolas Pepe

The winger is wanted by the Catalan club, the Ligue 1 side's owner has confirmed, while Manchester United have also been linked with a bid

Lille owner Gerard Lopez has confirmed Barcelona's interest in Nicolas Pepe, and suggests the club may be forced to sell him in January.

Reports in Spain had claimed that Barca were monitoring the 23-year-old winger, who has burst onto the scene in Ligue 1.

Pepe has scored four goals already this season, including a stunning hat-trick in a 3-2 win over Amiens, with reports claiming Manchester United are among the clubs to be keen.