Report: Tottenham and Liverpool want to sign Nabil Fekir this month

Montpellier's French midfielder Ellyes Skhiri (L) vies with Lyon's French midfielder Nabil Fekir (R) during the French L1 football match between Montpellier and Lyon, on December 22, 2018...

Fekir has long been linked with both Spurs and Liverpool as he continues to shine for Lyon.

Lyon's French forward Nabil Fekir (2nd R) vies with Reims' French midfielder Mathieu Cafaro (L) during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Reims (SR) on January 11, 2019, at...

Football website CalcioMercato have claimed that Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool remain interested in trying to sign Olympique Lyonnais attacker Nabil Fekir in the January transfer window.

The 25-year-old has been in excellent form this season for Lyon, as he continues to captain the side in their bid for European and domestic success. They sit in third in Ligue 1, and face Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.

He has scored seven goals and created four more from attacking midfield in 18 league and cup appearances, building on last season's impeccable record of 23 goals and eight assists in 40 appearances.

 

It saw Liverpool linked heavily with Fekir in the summer, with the Mirror claiming the Reds were ready to meet Fekir's £50million asking price to bring him to Anfield. The Sun also claimed last summer that Spurs had been offered Fekir.

The 20-time France international's long-term future at Lyon remains a doubt, with his contract only lasting until the summer of 2020. It means that if Lyon do not sell him this month, they only have two more chances to rake in a fee for Fekir.

Lyon's French midfielder Nabil Fekir runs with a ball during the French L1 football match between Montpellier and Lyon, on December 22, 2018 at the Mosson Stadium in Montpellier, southern...

Even in those remaining two windows, it is likely to be at a reduced rate as clubs will be aware they can sign him on a pre-contract basis from January 1, 2020 - meaning he would leave Lyon on a free.

Now, Spurs and Liverpool are both said to be interested in signing Fekir this month. Liverpool have long been linked with Fekir, while Spurs are without Harry Kane and Son Heung-min for the next handful of games.

Lyon's French forward Nabil Fekir celebrates after scoring a goal with teammates during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the...

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