According to Goal, Chelsea officials were in contact with Lyon over the summer concerning a move for Nabil Fekir, rated at £54m by Transfermarkt, but the Blues eventually decided not to pursue the Frenchman’s signature. What’s the story? Chelsea look to have had a golden opportunity to sign Fekir this summer, but opted not to make a move for the midfielder.  The 25-year-old was in scintillating form for Lyon last season, racking up 18 goals and laying on seven assists in 30 Ligue 1 appearances. His consistently excellent performances earned him inclusion in Didier Deschamps’ France squad at this summer’s World Cup in Russia, which Les Bleus went on to win. Fekir has the quality...
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