Report: Real Madrid lead chase for Lyon's Nabil Fekir

Real Madrid are reportedly considered the frontrunners to sign Nabil Fekir from Lyon as they look to reinvest the cash from Cristiano Ronaldo's sale.

The 25-year-old was on the brink of joining Liverpool in the summer, only for the Reds to scrap a move late on due to fitness concerns.

Fekir has pushed on from where he left off last season in Lyon colours, playing a direct part in six Ligue 1 and Champions League goals, including a long-range finish in the 2-1 win over Manchester City last week.

L'Equipe reports that Madrid are preparing to make a move for the France international, who could be available for around half the £100m Los Blancos got through the sale of Ronaldo.

Chelsea are also rumoured to have declared an interest in signing Fekir during the summer transfer window.