The summer transfer window is upon us and there are several teams looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. One such team is Marseille, who have been linked with a number of high-profile signings this summer.

One player that has been heavily rumored to be on the move from Marseille is defender Nicolas Pepe. The Ivory Coast international has been one of the standout performers for the Ligue 1 side this season, but it seems that his future may not be at the Stade Vélodrome.

According to reports, Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Pepe for a fee of £45 million. The Red Devils have struggled defensively this season, and the addition of a strong central defender could be a major boost for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team.

However, there are also reports suggesting that Arsenal are also interested in signing Pepe. The Gunners have struggled defensively as well this season, and the addition of a solid centre-back like Pepe could be a major upgrade for Mikel Arteta's side.

Regardless of which club ends up signing Pepe, it will certainly be interesting to see how he adapts to life in England, where the physicality of the game is often much higher than in France. With the likes of Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane and Ben White all out injured, the English Premier League is currently lacking quality defenders, so Pepe's arrival would certainly be a significant boost for any team that can afford to sign him.

Overall, while it remains to be seen whether or not Pepe ends up joining Marseille, it seems that the summer transfer window is set to be a busy one for both clubs involved.