Nebil Fekir's shocking comment amid liverpool interest

fekir, 24, has been related with a move to anfield as a substitute for philippe coutinho, who left liverpool to sign up for barcelona at some point of the january transfer window.

however the france international, who is part of didier deschamps' squad for the world cup in russia, discovered that discussions have taken place with a number of clubs and he's in no rush to make a decision over a potential switch.

lyon president Jan-Michel Aulas had previously stated no club had formally and officially made a bid for fekir and that the player had not made it clear to him that he desires to move away from the club.

speaking to telefoot on sunday, fekir stated: "I'm not close to  liverpool.

"it is true that there are discussions with several teams. as i stated, i will take time and make effort to think.

"it doesn't matter if I sign before the world cup or after the world cup. as i stated, i rely on time to take care of issues and I make decisions with time ."