Bayern Munich Transfer News: Nabil Fekir Scouted in Latest Rumours

Bayern Munich have reportedly scouted Lyon star Nabil Fekir ahead of the January transfer window.

According to German outlet Kicker (h/t the Mirror's Mark Jones), Bayern's chief scout Laurent Bosser watched Fekir when Lyon faced Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League earlier in October.

It's said Bayern are eager to add more talent to their squad following a poor start to the season that has left them fourth in the Bundesliga after eight matches, four points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund. 

The Frenchman has notched three goals and as many assists in eight matches this season, and he set up a goal as Lyon drew 2-2 with Shakhtar in front of Bosser.

His previous Champions League appearance against Manchester City was even more impressive:

Squawka Football shared the numbers behind his performance:

The 25-year-old came through the ranks at Lyon and has become a key player for them thanks to his eye for goal, intelligent use of the ball and creativity in the final third.

Last season was perhaps his best for the club, in which he bagged 23 goals and eight assists in all competitions having taken on the captain's armband.

Bayern could use of a man of his talents, particularly this season as they've struggled at times to create opportunities, as The Independent's Ed Malyon noted in their 3-0 defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach earlier in October:

With the likes of James Rodriguez and Thomas Muller among the Bayern players failing to live up to their usual standard this season, Fekir could be just the man to reignite their flagging campaign.

While Bayern's struggles may give players a little pause, they're aiming for their seventh Bundesliga title in a row and are often involved at the business end of the Champions League, too, so they'll likely be a tempting prospect for Fekir.