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Lyon attacker Maxwel Cornet has said that he is ‘flattered’ to be linked with Liverpool and the Ivory Coast international could be an interesting option for the Reds in this summer’s transfer window.
What’s the word, then?
In an interview with beIN Sports, Cornet said:
“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.”
Cornet has not yet penned a new deal with Lyon and therefore has just two years left to run under his current agreement.
The 22-year-old enjoyed a stunning end to the 2018-19 campaign – scoring five times and contributing two assists in Lyon’s final three Ligue 1 matches.
It had been a frustrating season for the attacker until that point but he has shown his quality over the last few weeks.
Lyon will be wary of allowing the Ivory Coast international to enter the 2019-20 campaign having not signed a new contract.
And there is every chance that Liverpool could tempt the French side into a sale if they come up with a suitable offer in this summer’s transfer window.
Cornet in, Shaqiri out?
According to Goal.com, Liverpool could sell Xherdan Shaqiri this summer to make room for new signings.
Talk of a Shaqiri exit has not been well received by the Merseyside club’s fans but the Swiss would only leave if a replacement has been lined up.
The former Stoke City attacker has scored six times for the Reds this season but is not a favourite of head coach Jurgen Klopp.
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Whether Cornet, who also struck three Champions League goals this term, could be a direct replacement for Shaqiri is debatable but he would bring a skill set that Klopp loves.
Indeed, the Lyon ace is lightning-quick and has played on the left, on the right and through the middle for his Ligue 1 outfit this season.
At the moment, there are no concrete indications of a potential bid from Liverpool but ignoring Nabil Fekir and signing his teammate instead could represent excellent summer business.