Barcelona make Nabil Fekir their top target this summer

Liverpool could face battle for Nabil Fekir if they are to renew their interest for the Ligue one star

Fekir was reportedly close to a move to Anfield before the World Cup in Russia.

The transfer became halted due to injury concern after a medical he had with Liverpool. Few days later the transfer collapsed following a statement by his club Lyon

The French club Lyon issued a statement explaining that it has ended negotiations with Liverpool

"The three-way negotiations with Liverpool and Nabil Fekir have not been successful and Olympique Lyonnais has decided to end this negotiation tonight," The Ligue one club announced.

However before a medical was realized Liverpool could offered £53m for the Ligue one playmaker who's contract with Lyon will terminate 2020 and Lyon has valued him at over €70m.

According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo Barcelona are keen admirer of Nabil Fekir admitting that the 24-year-old brings together the versatility needed by the Catalan club.

Fekir earlier this week was questioned about his Liverpool switch while in Russia with France, he told reporters:

"It was great to see (Lyon chairman) Jean-Michel Aulas yesterday at Istra (base camp) but we did not at all discuss my situation at Lyon," he said.

"You know I am here with France, I am happy, and I am not here to discuss my personal situation. We will see about all that later."

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