He had done photos with the Liverpool shirts – Nabil Fekirs agent reveals how close Lyon star came to joining Reds

He had done photos with the Liverpool shirts – Nabil Fekirs agent reveals how close Lyon star came to joining Reds
Nabil Fekirs posed for pictures in a Liverpool shirt as he edged closer to a move last summer, according to his agent.Jean-Pierre Bernes also claims the 25-year-old had passed a medical ahead of a 53million transfer from Lyon, before the Reds pulled the plug on a deal.Getty1

Nabil Fekir has continued to star for Lyon by scoring 12 goals this season

The transfer fell through after a medical showed an issue with Fekirs knee.Bernes told French outlet LEquipe: It is not about staying here.And we will know maybe the real circumstances that prevented Fekir’s move to Liverpool.

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The knee was a part of it, but not only that. He had passed a medical, done photos with the Reds shirt.Last week, Fekir opened up about his failed move to Anfield.Liverpool? he said. Its part of a players career, but it makes you stronger and you have to move forward. I really dont know what I will do [this summer] but as I said, I feel good in Lyon, the president trusts me, thats good. You will see [if I extend my contract].Liverpools midfield has been lacking in goals and assists this season, something Fekir would have brought, as they battle Manchester City for the Premier League title.They lead Guardiolas men by two points with five matches remaining, however, City have a game in hand.

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