Lyon owner Jean-Michel Aulas claims a knee injury was not the issue behind Nabil Fekir failing to join Liverpool.
“At the final moment, the three parties did not find an agreement, but not just Liverpool and Lyon, who had had an agreement. There was a change of heart from Liverpool’s point of view, as we were in a tight situation in that Nabil was about to go to the World Cup, we decided to finish [the talks]. Nabil at the time was ok with all of that. I think it (the knee injury) was one of the arguments that was used on the Liverpool side, but personally I do not think it was the real reason.
Liverpool are eyeing up the signing of Thorgan Hazard in January according to reports in Germany.
The Belgian, brother of Chelsea star Eden Hazard, has been in superb form for Borussia Monchengladbach this season, scoring 11 goals and registering six assists. Hazard is thought to have a release clause of £26million – an amount that is arguably seen as a bargain, considering his form – with his current deal in Germany expiring in 2020.
Liverpool are eyeing up a £15m move for Brighton’s Pascal Gross, according to a report from Alex Crook of The Mirror.
Gross only arrived at Brighton in the summer of 2017 for just £3million, but he has made an instant impact on the South coast and his seven goals and eight assists last season helped keep the Seagulls in the Premier League.
Joe Gomez contract
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has agreed a contract extension at Anfield until 2024.
Wolves join race for Dominic Solanke
Wolves are reportedly showing an interest in bringing Dominic Solanke to the club on loan in January, with Huddersfield and Rangers also showing an interest.
