CHELSEA have reportedly made a fresh move for Lyon star Nabil Fekir.
The 25-year-old was close to joining Liverpool earlier this summer, but the Reds have since cooled their interest in the French international.
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Lyon ace Nabil Fekir is reportedly a key transfer target for Chelsea
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Fekir, 25, was part of the French squad that won the World Cup in Russia
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According to France Football, the Blues are keen on landing the attacking midfielder.
They claim that the FA Cup holders are “accelerating down the final stretch” as they look to land Fekir before the transfer window closes on Thursday.
While they also state that Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to go back in for the 2018 World Cup winner.
Speaking to OL TV, Fekir stated he is happy at the Ligue 1 club, but insisted that anything can still happen regarding his future.
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Fekir could leave the Ligue 1 side before the transfer window closes on Thursday
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Fekir netted a staggering 23 goals in 39 games in all competitions for Lyon last season
He said: “As you can see, I am in Lyon. I am very happy here. But the transfer window is still long and everything goes very quickly in football.
“We don’t know what will happen in the future but I am very happy at Lyon. I feel brilliant in this squad.
“We have very good players, a great atmosphere. It is a bit like the French national team: a mixture of youngster and older players, with some players more experienced than others.
“We have a good group, very homogeneous. We feel good together and I hope that Lyon will have a very good season.”
Boss Maurizio Sarri is believed to be desperate to sign a creative player as Chelsea look to break back into the top four.
The Blues looked toothless in attack during their 2-0 defeat against Manchester City yesterday in the Community Shield.
SunSport revealed earlier today how Fekir would be allowed to leave Lyon this summer should they receive a fee in the region of £60million.
Last season proved to be the most fruitful campaign to date for Fekir – netting a whopping 23 goals in 39 games in all competitions.
And he has been left out of the Lyon squad to face Chelsea tomorrow in the International Champions Cup.
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