I think that [Fekir] was very frustrated with his cancelled transfer to Liverpool
Bruno Genesio
The France international has just one year remaining on his contract at Lyon.
After he had a season that wasn’t quite as impressive as the previous year, the French club are looking to sell him now for a fraction of the price, before he leaves for free in 2020.
Fekir scored nine goals in Ligue 1 last season from 29 appearances, as opposed to 18 goals in 30 appearances the season before.
His manager, Bruno Genesio, said his cancelled transfer to Liverpool has played on his mind, which would explain the drop in form.
Arsenal transfer news: Emery offered Nabil Fekir for cut-price deal (Image: GETTY Images)
“I think that [Fekir] was very frustrated with his cancelled transfer to Liverpool at the beginning of the season,” he told French radio station RMC.
“He made the World Cup, he had some injuries. He certainly did not feel strong enough to take on the role of leader, which he had done the previous season, relaying technical information on the pitch.
“Nabil is coming to the end of a cycle in Lyon. He has experienced a lot of things here.
“I think that he needs a new challenge, to push his limits, and to be self-critical.
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