A 1-0 loss brought Jurgen Klopp's men back to ground today as the Champions League finalists failed to overcome Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool still have two games left this season but according to several sources in French, have already begun strengthening for next year.
L’Equipe reported that the club has agreed to sell French and Lyon playmaker Nabil Fekir this summer. RMC Sport and Canal+ have both claimed the player is close to agreeing a deal to move to Anfield at the end of the season. RMC claim that Liverpool has agreed a €70M fee and five-year contract with the player while Canal+ claim it has not gone that far, but the club has agreed to sell the 24-year-old.
Fekir has enjoyed a successful year with Lyon as they have pushed to become the second biggest club in France. His quick footwork and ability to pick a pass has impressed clubs across Europe. The player addressed claims today after Lyon's 3-0 victory over Troyes.
We discussed some things after Moscow and managed to straighten things out. I am still in Lyon. We still have two games left. I am good here. This club is in my heart.
Comfortable playing off a striker, Fakir has scored 22 goals this year and could certainly add to a Liverpool squad current depleted due to injuries.
