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Liverpool are closing in on agreeing a deal for Lyon attacking midfielder Nabil Fekir.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp wants to make £60million-rated Fekir his next major signing with the player having been scouted extensively during the past season.

Lyon are keen to claim the best price possible for the 24-year-old, and would rather there be an auction with Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid also known to be interested.

Fekir, though, wants a move to Anfield, with his agent Jean-Pierre Bernes having confirmed Liverpool's interest earlier this week.

The Reds would prefer to complete a deal before the World Cup begins next week, with Fekir currently with the France national team preparing for the finals.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas, a renowned tough negotiator, had seemingly dealt a blow to Liverpool on Thursday when he claimed a deal was at a “standstill” and was unlikely to be completed until after the tournament.

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However, it is believed there is a determination among both parties for the situation to be resolved as soon as possible, with Lyon accepting there is no guarantee the player's value will increase with his performances in the World Cup.

And there is growing confidence Fekir could be confirmed a Liverpool player in the coming days, with France flying out for Russia after their final warm-up friendly against the United States in Lyon on Saturday.

It is believed the Reds have had sufficient encouragement to have staff on standby to carry out a medical in France.

Liverpool have not wasted any time in bolstering this squad this summer, with Fabinho making a £39.3m move from Monaco to join the incoming Naby Keita from RB Leipzig.

Klopp and his recruitment team want to further bolster their attacking options with Stoke City's Xherdan Shaqiri available for around £12m. Gent's Nigeria international winger Moses Simon, valued at £10m, is another option being considered.

Liverpool are also assessing their goalkeeping situation with Roma's Alisson Becker and Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak among possibilities, although current asking prices are proving prohibitive.

The Reds, though, are not considering a move for Southampton's Alex McCarthy.