Why Liverpool want to sign Lyon captain Nabil Fekir? Watch his insane goals & skills

Nabil Fekir will sign a five year contract worth around £140,000 a week, as Liverpool tie up his move today

The midfielder was due to complete a medical at France's Clairefontaine training 

complex this morning, before his national team depart for Lyon to prepare for their 

final World Cup preparation game, against the USA.

Anfield Sporting Director Michael Edwards has negotiated a fee in principle of £49m

for the Lyon attacker, which will rise to around £53m, with achievement-related bonus 

payments.

As reported in the Mirror on Wednesday, Liverpool were keen to complete the deal 

before the player departs for Russia as part of France's World Cup squad, after the 

player indicated he wanted the move.