The president of the French Football Federation believes Nabil Fekir is ‘optimistic’ over his transfer to Liverpool – and claims the playmaker has passed his medical.
The Lyon star’s proposed move to Anfield was shrouded in mystery after claims the £52.8million deal was ‘in doubt’.
The French international was expected to join the Reds before France jetted off for the World Cup, after club medical staff flew out to Paris on Thursday following a breakthrough in negotiations.
Personal terms and fee had been agreed with the player and club, but there are now suggestions an announcement could be delayed.