French newspaper L’Equipe reported on Monday that leaders of Liverpool have an appointment with Lyon officials “this week” to discuss about Nabil Fekir, who has been constantly linked with a move to Anfield.
This report came days after the France international admitted that a decision on his future will be taken after having discussion with Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas. The player even stressed that he is not close to joining Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Fekir is currently with the national team, preparing for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The 24-year-old started for Didier Deschamps’ side in the international friendly tie against Republic of Ireland. The Lyon star got his name on the scoresheet as France sealed a 2-0 win at Stade de France.
Aulas stressed a decision on Fekir’s future will be taken after this summer’s Fifa tournament in Russia. The Ligue 1 club’s president even rubbished L’Equipe’s report and suggested there is no meeting scheduled with the leaders in Liverpool. He also remains hopeful the player can continue at Lyon next season.
“There is no information contrary to what I mentioned in the last match. Nabil Fekir has a past at Olympique Lyonnais. He has a future,” Aulas told Lyon’s official website.
“We always try to go in the direction of the players. We will listen carefully. I will be at the match tonight where he will play with the France team (against Republic of Ireland). It is a great pride for us to have a pure talent of selection training.
“We will probably know more after the World Cup. But for the moment, he is from Lyon and we are very proud of him.
“I do not have an appointment with the leaders of Liverpool. There is no urgency at all. We are perfectly serene. If Nabil wants to play the Champions League in Groupama Stadium next year, we will be delighted.”
