Chelsea will have to contend with the presence of another challenger in the race to sign highly rated Lyon forward Nabil Fekir following the news that European champions Real Madrid are keen on a transfer for the French international player. The interest of Real Madrid was confirmed by popular Spanish media outlet Marca. Nabil Fekir had earlier been linked with clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich. Recent reports claim that 2012 Champions League winners Chelsea have emerged as favourites for his signature after they employed the services of super-agent Pini Zahavi as an intermediary between the club and the player. Arsenal hit dead rock in pursuit of highly rated Ivorian star Nabil Fekir has been attracting the interests of the … [Read more...]
Liverpool loses out to Chelsea in purchase of Ligue 1 Star
Chelsea have moved ahead of Liverpool and other interested clubs in the race to sign highly rated French forward Nabil Fekir. Popular French media outlet L’Equipe claim that the Blues have already sent super-agent Pini Zahavi to initiate talks for the 25-year-old. Nabil Fekir has been the subject of various transfer reports involving clubs like German champions Bayern Munich, Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid and the Premier League duo of Chelsea and Liverpool. The Lyon star came close to joining Liverpool in the summer only for the move to collapse. Confirmed! Monaco To Plot Loan Bid For Another Chelsea Striker Both clubs had agreed on a sum of £53m for his signature before the Reds pulled out of the deal at the last minute due to concerns over his … [Read more...]