THE real reason Liverpool haven't completed the signing of Nabil Fekir has been revealed.
THE real reason Liverpool haven't completed the signing of Nabil Fekir has been revealed.
It was claimed in France that Fekir, 24, was due to fly in for a medical this weekend after finalising the terms of the deal.
The Reds have denied the transfer is that far along and say they are still negotiating with Lyon.
The Independent say that the fee is proving the sticking point between the two clubs and that's why
The sticking point at the moment is the price-tag. Lyon want around £61million for the attacking midfielder, who has scored 23 goals this season.
Liverpool believe that sum is too much and value the France international at closer to £50m.
Fekir is seen by Jurgen Klopp as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho, who was sold to Barcelona in January.
And The Independent say the huge fee Coutinho was sold for, which could rise to as much as £140million, has strengthened Lyon's hand.
They know Liverpool have funds to play with and are sticking to their guns over their Fekir valuation.
While supporters have taken to social media to discuss the possibility of Fekir signing, one poster on thisisanfield.com has come up with a brilliant take on the deal.
Instead of discussing the nuances over whether Fekir will join and what he will bring to the club, a poll has been created entitled 'what will Fekir be leaning on?' - in relation to his unveiling.
It lists 10 hilarious options which include 'Smug Klopp', 'A crutch borrowed off The Ox' and 'Fabinho, leaning on Keita, all propped up big Virg'.
However, it's 'Coutinho's ghost' that leads the way with 23 per cent of the votes!
It was claimed in France that Fekir, 24, was due to fly in for a medical this weekend after finalising the terms of the deal.
The Reds have denied the transfer is that far along and say they are still negotiating with Lyon.
The Independent say that the fee is proving the sticking point between the two clubs and that's why
The sticking point at the moment is the price-tag. Lyon want around £61million for the attacking midfielder, who has scored 23 goals this season.
Liverpool believe that sum is too much and value the France international at closer to £50m.
Fekir is seen by Jurgen Klopp as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho, who was sold to Barcelona in January.
And The Independent say the huge fee Coutinho was sold for, which could rise to as much as £140million, has strengthened Lyon's hand.
They know Liverpool have funds to play with and are sticking to their guns over their Fekir valuation.
While supporters have taken to social media to discuss the possibility of Fekir signing, one poster on thisisanfield.com has come up with a brilliant take on the deal.
Instead of discussing the nuances over whether Fekir will join and what he will bring to the club, a poll has been created entitled 'what will Fekir be leaning on?' - in relation to his unveiling.
It lists 10 hilarious options which include 'Smug Klopp', 'A crutch borrowed off The Ox' and 'Fabinho, leaning on Keita, all propped up big Virg'.
However, it's 'Coutinho's ghost' that leads the way with 23 per cent of the votes!
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