Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby has claimed that France worldwide Nabil Fekir - who has already expressed a robust want to transfer to Anfield - will signal for the Premier League aspect earlier than the forthcoming World Cup in Russia.
Writing within the Liverpool Echo, Molby claimed: "Nabil Fekir is clearly a player they [Liverpool] want and will hope to tie up a deal before the World Cup."
The Dane was stuffed with reward for the 24-year-old Frenchman, saying: "Fekir is very much in line with the attacking players we have at the club, at being able to handle the ball at a high tempo and play at a high tempo, being cute and with a sharp mind."
Fekir had an excellent season for Ligue 1 aspect Lyon - his 18 league objectives have been a main purpose why they completed in third place, thus qualifying for subsequent season's UEFA Champions League.
Molby additionally hailed AS Monaco star Fabinho, who has already been signed by the Reds, describing him as a 'typical Jürgen Klopp participant'.
"Fabinho has nearly everything you need in a modern midfield player, being mobile, young and a good reader of the game," mentioned Molby.
"He is always where you want your midfield player to be, and is never out of position. He doesn't do things for the sake of doing them, he keeps it simple, he is mobile, he doesn't commit an awful lot of fouls."
Overall, the previous Denmark star sounded optimistic about subsequent season, predicting extra thrilling moments after the Reds completed fourth within the Premier League earlier than shedding to Real Madrid within the Champions League ultimate.
He added: "Like 99% of Liverpool fans, I'm already looking forward to next season. We can only expect more of the same, more excitement, more great games and great moments."