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Liverpool are set to face a stern fight if they reignite their interest in Lyon's Nabil Fekir as Bayern Munich have joined the hunt, according to Kicker.
What's the word?
Jurgen Klopp enjoyed a busy period during the summer transfer market as he secured a number of additions for Liverpool but an anticipated deal for Lyon captain Nabil Fekir did not come off as the Reds reportedly pulled out of a £53m deal.
Fekir has since scored twice and contributed one assist for Lyon in Ligue 1 this season, also scoring in his side's Champions League victory over Manchester City, and German outlet Kicker states Bayern Munich are keeping a close eye on his performances.
That means that Liverpool are set for a firm battle if they reignite their interest in the 25-year-old when the transfer window reopens at the start of January.
Should Liverpool move?
Back in the summer, Fekir looked to be an ideal recruit for a Liverpool side who lacked depth in their attacking ranks but the situation has changed significantly since then with Daniel Sturridge and Xherdan Shaqiri proving their worth.
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Fekir, best utilised as an attacking midfielder or a forward, could now struggle to secure regular first-team football at Anfield and it would be a huge surprise if Klopp revived his interest in the 18-cap France international in 2019.
Valued at £54m by TransferMarkt, and with Lyon earning a reputation as being tough negotiators, Fekir would be an extremely expensive addition for Liverpool and one that would not necessarily provide a boost in the club's push for the Premier League title.