Football transfer rumours: Liverpool back in for Lyon's Nabil Fekir?

Today’s fluff is wondering why pirates and farmers sound alike

Liverpool are said to be hoping that Nabil Fekir does not hold a grudge over his aborted transfer to Anfield last summer. Because not only is Jürgen Klopp rumoured to be keen on reviving that move, but the German has also developed a liking for Fekir’s 20-year-old Lyon teammate Houssem Aouar. A skilful and dynamic forward who is adept both at winning the ball and at sticking it in the net or on a plate for others, Aouar is right up Klopp’s street – but he’s also aroused the interest of Chelsea and Barcelona, so Liverpool could do with someone putting in a good word for them.

Aouar, whose name sounds best when pronounced by Somerset farmers or a pirate, may even become a replacement for Mo Salah if, that is, the Egyptian heeds the advice of his national team manager, Javier Aguirre, who reckons he should consider leaving Liverpool if he doesn’t win a trophy in the next season or two.

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