The Reds came close to acquiring the Lyon forward in 2018, but complications with the player’s medical scuppered a £53m move. And Jurgen Klopp will not be returning with a second offer for the attacking midfielder, despite the fact he has only 12 months remaining on his Lyon deal. Fekir scored 12 goals in all competitions last season, having struck 23 times in 2017/18. Lyon are reportedly willing to cash in one of their prized assets for £45m given his contractual situation. But Fekir will not be playing his football at Anfield next term, with Liverpool set to look elsewhere for attacking reinforcements. READ MORE Ranked! Real Madrid’s 23 Premier League signings, from worst to best Ranked! The 10 most incredible World Cup howlers Nabil Fekir refuses to rule out summer move to Liverpool Lyon star Fekir denies being close to Liverpool switch Fekir to Liverpool rumours quashed by Klopp and Aulas For now, there’s nothing – Fekir focused amid Liverpool links Manchester United receive boost as Manchester City cool interest in defensive target Harrison named Aston Villa’s academy manager Arsenal dealt blow as attacking target casts doubt on transfer Here’s how much Manchester United will have to pay for defensive target Woodgate appointed Middlesbrough boss on three-year deal Arsenal could sell English defender to Lazio for just £12.5m – report 5 areas where Liverpool can improve this summer – and get to the next level Quiz! Name the winning managers from Europe’s Big Five leagues + Europe since 2008/09 8 Copa America players looking to put themselves in the shop window for a Premier League move Quiz! How many of Real Madrid’s 50 biggest ever transfers can you name?
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