Nabil Fekir has hinted he will leave Lyon at the end of the season.
By Chisanga Malata
The France international was on the brink of joining Liverpool in June but his proposed £53m move to Anfield collapsed at the medical stage.
In January, it was reported the Merseysiders still hold an interest in acquiring the midfielder’s services.
Fekir’s future with Lyon has been in major doubt ever since his proposed move to Liverpool collapsed at the final hurdle.
And the World Cup winner has revealed he’s open to a new challenge.
In an interview with Telefoot, Fekir said: “Liverpool? It's part of a player's career, but it makes you stronger and you have to move forward.
"I really don't know what I will do [next summer].
“But as I said I feel good in Lyon, the president trusts me, that's good.
“You will see [if I extend my contract]."
Liverpool haven’t missed Fekir’s presence this season, in which they’ve mounted their strongest challenge for the Premier League title.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are currently second in the table and trail league leaders Manchester City by a solitary point.
They can reclaim top spot with a win over Tottenham this afternoon, although City will have a game in hand on them.
Klopp is expecting a tough game against Spurs, saying: “We can expect a strong Tottenham, they are a world-class team.
“In England, the country of transfers, it makes a pretty big statement when you don’t sign anyone at all.
“But in a way, I could see why Mauricio Pochettino did that, why they were not too concerned last summer when they didn’t bring in any new players.
“Mauricio is just a brilliant coach and his team is really good already.
“Now the players have a lot more experience of playing together, of finding solutions to different problems, and that makes them a really tough opponent.”
By Chisanga Malata
The France international was on the brink of joining Liverpool in June but his proposed £53m move to Anfield collapsed at the medical stage.
In January, it was reported the Merseysiders still hold an interest in acquiring the midfielder’s services.
Fekir’s future with Lyon has been in major doubt ever since his proposed move to Liverpool collapsed at the final hurdle.
And the World Cup winner has revealed he’s open to a new challenge.
In an interview with Telefoot, Fekir said: “Liverpool? It's part of a player's career, but it makes you stronger and you have to move forward.
"I really don't know what I will do [next summer].
“But as I said I feel good in Lyon, the president trusts me, that's good.
“You will see [if I extend my contract]."
Liverpool haven’t missed Fekir’s presence this season, in which they’ve mounted their strongest challenge for the Premier League title.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are currently second in the table and trail league leaders Manchester City by a solitary point.
They can reclaim top spot with a win over Tottenham this afternoon, although City will have a game in hand on them.
Klopp is expecting a tough game against Spurs, saying: “We can expect a strong Tottenham, they are a world-class team.
“In England, the country of transfers, it makes a pretty big statement when you don’t sign anyone at all.
“But in a way, I could see why Mauricio Pochettino did that, why they were not too concerned last summer when they didn’t bring in any new players.
“Mauricio is just a brilliant coach and his team is really good already.
“Now the players have a lot more experience of playing together, of finding solutions to different problems, and that makes them a really tough opponent.”
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