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Theo Squires

Lyon star drops future hint - and speaks out on Liverpool transfer speculation

Liverpool have been linked with a number of Lyon players in recent months.

Despite pulling the plug on a deal to sign Nabil Fekir last summer, Jurgen Klopp's side have continued to find themselves tipped to sign the Frenchman.

Former Manchester United star Memphis Depay has also seen his name repeatedly linked with the Reds, as have Tanguy Ndombele and Houssem Aouar with reports in France often suggesting Liverpool have scouted Lyon on a number of occasions in the past season.

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Another player the Reds are reportedly interested in is winger Maxwel Cornet.

The 22-year-old winger scored 12 goals and registered five assists last year but has so far been unable to agree a new contract with the Ligue 1 club despite holding talks at the start of the year.

And while his current deal doesn't expire until 2021, Cornet has opened the door to a move to Liverpool after being asked about the possibility of a move to Anfield by beIN Sports France.

“I did not say I wanted to leave,” he said. “We met the president [Jean-Michel Aulas] in January, and I said I wanted to extend [my contract], but talks were not successful.

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“Liverpool are a big club, any links are flattering. I’m under contract until 2021, but you never know in football so we’ll see.”

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