2017/18 Transfers and Rumours

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Lyon sensationally end negotiations with Liverpool over Nabil Fekir deal
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spo...news/nabil-fekir-lyon-liverpool-deal-14765335


Lyon have sensationally ended negotiations with Liverpool for a deal over Nabil Fekir, with the Ligue 1 club claiming the player will not be moving this summer.

The Reds had been set to announce the £52.8million transfer after a fee was agreed with the French club.


A contract had also been agreed with the player, who reiterated his desire to join Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

The French international was expected to join the Reds before France jetted off for the World Cup, after club medical staff flew out to Paris on Thursday following a breakthrough in negotiations.

Concerns over the 24-year-old's fitness have been cited - but it is understood that, while a second opinion was sought on a knee issue, those fears were eased, meaning the path was cleared for the midfielder to potentially become the club's second most-expensive signing after Virgil van Dijk.

But Lyon have now moved to completely nix the deal over after further negotiations stalled.

The statement read: "Olympique Lyonnais informs negotiations with Liverpool and Nabil Fekir for the transfer of the captain of OL have not succeeded and that Olympique Lyonnais has decided to put an end to this negotiation tonight at 8:00pm.

"Although the club Liverpool has been the priority of a possible transfer of Nabil, and subject to other proposals consistent with the interest of Nabil and OL and from ambitious clubs, Olympique Lyonnais is delighted to be able to count on the presence of his captain, who is a leading the team for 2018/2019, during which the club will play the Champions League being in the third round of the draw."

The deal had become so advanced that Fekir had undergone media duties in a Liverpool strip, with pictures of his imminent announcement seemingly being leaked on social media.


Yet after no announcement on Friday - it became apparent there wouldn't be one early evening - fears grew over a potential hitch.

The French club sparked concerns on Friday morning after releasing a statement on Twitter labelling reports of an imminent transfer as 'false', but it is believed that could be related to their status as a publicly listed company (plc).

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Edwards, who travelled in Paris, were keen to complete the move before Fekir heads out with France for the World Cup in Russia.
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No statement yet from LFC, which means this can still be concluded before the start of the WC. Lacazette and Essien deals went he same pattern only to be announced a few days later. Lyon president is known to be a difficult person to deal with. I also think Klopp and Edwards is trying to push the deal through before he's price rise after the WC.

The way I see it, is that medical was a concern and a 2nd opinion was taken and no issues were raised, then for the hell of it we tried to bring the price down :wtf:

I hope this is untrue as what we experienced with the VvD saga :sick:
 
BREAKING NEWS

Arsenal are in talks with Sampdoria over signing midfielder Lucas Torreira, according to Sky in Italy.

The Gunners are thought to have offered to pay €30m in instalments instead of meeting the €25m release clause all at once.

An agreement is believed to be close but discussions over terms and agent’s fees continue.
 
Sky sources understand Arsenal are in advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Sky sources also understand Arsenal one of a number of clubs interested in Portugal international Gelson Martins. He could be available on a free he is one of four players who has moved to terminate his Sporting Lisbon contract, citing “just cause”. Arsenal have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund for defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Sky sources understand. The transfer is expected to be formally announced on July 1. Sky sources understand the future of Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere remains uncertain. Talks are ongoing between him and the club over a new deal but we are told a potential departure from the Emirates is complicated by a loyalty payment he is due. Wilshere will be out of contract on July 1.

Someone ITK claims he has been released by Arsenal.
 
Done Deal: Lucas Torreira to Arsenal is just awaiting the official announcement. Arsenal will pay €10 million immediately, and then €20 million over the next two years, according to [MENTION=157080]Dima[/MENTION]rzio.
 
Splinter said:
So he has turned down United and RM (or is that Barcelona?). Methinks this dude is scared of being put under pressure...
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I don't know if Man Utd put in an offer for him this time around, but they had a deal agreed with him last season, but then the transfer ban happened at he stayed put. Barcelona have been trying to lure him, but to no avail.
 
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