Liverpool transfer news: Nabil Fekir plays down talk of £60m Anfield move as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster squad

The France international has distanced himself from an imminent move to Liverpool, just a day after the Reds lost the Champions League final to Real Madrid

Nabil Fekir insists a move to Champions League runners-up Liverpool is “not close” as speculation mounts over the Lyon playmaker's future.

Jurgen Klopp's side, beaten by Real Madrid in Saturday night's Champions League final, have been persistently linked with a move worth in the region of £60million for the 24-year-old France international, who captained the Ligue 1 side this season.

But Fekir told French television programme Telefoot on Sunday morning: “I'm not close to the Reds.

“There are talks with clubs. I will take time to reflect on things.”

Fekir's comments follow those of Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas earlier this week which suggested the player could stay with the club despite appearing to bid farewell to their fans following the final game of the season.

“We simply know that teams are interested. His agent, Jean-Pierre Bernes, has told us so,” Aulas told L'Equipe.

The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Liverpool (Getty ) (Getty)

“There have been no discussions either with Nabil or with other clubs, so it's very premature. He's also hesitating about whether he wants to play in the Champions League with Lyon.”

Lyon finished third in Ligue 1 to secure a return to Europe's top table next season.

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