Aouar has spent much of his career in the middle of the park.
But the Frenchman is primed to now move into a move advanced role, and be given the No 10 position, with a five-year deal now in the offing.
That news will no doubt excite Liverpool fans, with Fekir often deployed in that position for Lyon.
The Reds want the France star to be their replacement for Philippe Coutinho, who left in January.
Nabil Fekir to Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp is chasing a big Lyon transfer deal (Image: GETTY)
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And World Cup winner and former Premier League star Emmanuel Petit thinks Fekir would be the ideal signing.
“Can he fit into the Premier League? I believe so,” he said.
“He has a reputation for a bad temper on the pitch.
“I don’t know how he will react to the physical side of the league, because the provocation will come, but when I look at Phillipe Coutinho, Fekir could do the same for Liverpool.”