Liverpool transfer news: Major update in Nabil Fekir deal as club release info
LIVERPOOL remain determined to sign Nabil Fekir this summer, but have denied claims his agent is on Merseyside and he will undergo a medical in the coming days.
It was reported last night that Fekir and his agent were due in the UK today and he would hold talks before going through a medical procedure.
But, according to the Liverpool Echo, the club have denied that is the case, but it is stressed that the Reds remain intent on bringing him to Anfield.
Fekir is valued at around £60m but Lyon president is keen to see how he does during the World Cup in Russia, in the hope he could spark a bidding war.
Bayern Munich and Chelsea are also interested, but his agent claims there has been no contact from the German side.
Chelsea remain in limbo with Roman Abramovich not yet allowed back in the UK after his visa problems and Antonio Conte’s future still unclear.
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That has allowed Liverpool to move well ahead in the race for the 24-year-old who is with France preparing for the World Cup.
Jurgen Klopp is a huge fan of the attacking midfielder and wants him to join Fabinho and Naby Keita as new recruits at Anfield this summer.
Club legend Robbie Fowler has discussed signings with Klopp himself and he has name-dropped Fekir as one of them in the pipeline.
Fowler said: "I was in Kiev to witness Liverpool in the Champions League Final, and never mind the result, it was an incredible spectacle where the fans did themselves immense credit.
"For Jurgen Klopp though, there are a few issues. I spoke to him before the game, and he told me he will make signings in the summer, that the plans were already in place to make the squad much stronger.
"That is what is needed now. They have a great team, but there needs to be more strength in depth - more options when things go wrong, like they did when Ramos did Mo Salah. And he did him, don't have any doubt about that.
"Liverpool's whole system was undermined by that injury, and I think that is clearly something Klopp must look at. I think he is, judging by the interest in Nabil Fekir of Lyon. Fabinho looks a good signing too, because they need a touch more strength in the middle.
"Then there's the keeper. I felt for Loris Karius, and I don't want to crucify him. But if you are there in these big games, then you have to be ready to perform. And obviously he didn't.
"I'm sure it is a position Klopp will look at now. He needs to."