Nabil Fekir: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had big reason for choosing ace over Thomas Lemar
NABIL FEKIR was on Liverpool’s transfer list, but the Reds reportedly never reignited their interest in Thomas Lemar following the collapse of their Lyon pursuit.
Liverpool were not, though, deterred by his price.
Instead, they thought that Fekir were merely a better fit for their system.
Lemar is predominantly a winger and Liverpool are well-stocked in that department - despite their interest in Stoke’s Xherdan Shaqiri.
Fekir, though, is a No 10 and performed well for Lyon in that position last term.
Liverpool’s decision not to sign him could also be put down to the fact Lemar lacked consistency in his final season at Monaco.
Nabil Fekir: Liverpool did not sign the Lyon star (Image: GETTY)
Nabil Fekir to Liverpool is now 50/50 says expert
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Meanwhile, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has revealed how close Fekir was to signing for the Reds.
“The deal was most definitely on and almost done," Sheth said on Sky’s transfer talk podcast.
"Could it be revived? Potentially. Liverpool are one of the few clubs that go for a player and, if it doesn’t work out, they wait.
“Jurgen Klopp was so adamant over Virgil van Dijk that he waited after the hoo-ha of last summer.
“It wouldn’t surprise me, if there is a chance this Fekir deal can be revived, that he won’t go for anyone else.”