Arsenal given major encouragement in £45m deal to sign Nabil Fekir from Lyon

Arsenal have been given major encouragement in their pursuit of Nabil Fekir after the midfielder’s agent admitted that the player’s future at Lyon is uncertain.

The 24-year-old has been one of the standout players in Ligue 1 this season with 16 goals and 6 assists in 23 appearances.

Last week, reports claimed that Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal to complete a deal for Fekir before France’s World Cup campaign this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly willing to spend £45 million on the France international, who is being constantly monitored by Wenger’s scout Gilles Grimandi.

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And when asked if Fekir will be at Lyon next season, the midfielder’s agent Jean-Pierre Bernes told Telefoot: ‘It’s too early to talk about it.

‘We have time, that’s the straight line.

‘There are important goals and he is already in a big club.

‘After considering my relationship with [Lyon president] Jean-Michel Aulas, we will make the best decision.’

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