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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Man City make £34m move for Rayan Cherki as Man Utd target decides on transfer
Rayan Cherki is generating plenty of interest from top clubs after his incredible season saw him score 12 and assist 19 in all competitions, with Manchester City becoming the leading favourites to sign him Manchester City have emerged as favourites to sign Lyon star Rayan Cherki this summer, with the midfielder eager to link up with Pep Guardiola 's men, according to reports. Cherki has become one of Europe's hottest properties after a stellar season in Ligue 1. The 21-year-old enjoyed an incredible season, scoring 12 goals and assisting 19 in all competitions, and with Lyon only mustering a sixth-placed finish he is now being tipped for a move to a top European club. Manchester United were previously tipped as a destination for Cherki, after watching him score twice against them in the Europa League this season. But after missing out on European football, a move to their rivals City looks more likely. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, a move to City is "accelerating" for Cherki - who was voted in the Ligue 1 team of the season following his sparkling creative displays. The report states City "appreciate" Cherki's talents and see him as an ideal replacement for the outgoing Kevin de Bruyne. Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz was previously a big target for City, but Bayern Munich and Liverpool have now jumped to the front of the queue. Cherki's preference is to play in the No 10 role - which is where City would want to play him, it goes on. The Sky Blues are now ramping up talks with the player's team and are "very confident" over a deal. The boyhood Lyon star has given the thumbs up over moving to the Etihad and is excited about the prospect of playing under Guardiola, who he has already spoken to - the report claims. Cherki wants to sort his future out as quickly as possible in a deal that could earn Lyon around £34m - though he does have a release clause of £25m. Cherki has a contract at Lyon that runs until next summer He has hinted he could have played his final game for Lyon after admitting he has "done everything I could" for the club, saying it will "always be in my heart". "I don't know," he said when asked about his future. "In any case, I know I've given my all for the club. I've done everything I could for OL, because it's a club I'll never forget, one that will always be in my heart. "I stayed when a lot of players left. Today, I have no regrets. Whatever happens, I'll give my all to the last minute for the club. I've only got OL on my mind, and I'd never call on anyone else." Cherki joined Lyon aged six and began playing for its reserve team at the age of 15. He became the first team's youngest ever scorer at 16 in 2020 and has gone on to make 185 appearances, scoring 29 times.
Metro
11 hours ago
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- Metro
Man City ready bid to sign £34m star ahead of Man Utd and Liverpool
Manchester City are preparing an initial bid to sign Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki ahead of Manchester United and Liverpool, according to reports in France. Cherki is on the radar of several top European clubs after an impressive season which saw the Frenchman score eight times and provide 20 assists in all competitions. The 21-year-old has a contract with Lyon until 2026, but has signalled his intention to leave the club in the summer transfer window. Several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Tottenham, are among Cherki's admirers, while United have also been credited with interest. But Foot Mercato now suggest that City will make the first move to try and wrap up a deal for Cherki and could submit a first bid as early as next week. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. The report adds that the club have made Cherki their 'priority' signing in the attacking midfield position as they look to replace Kevin De Bruyne following his departure at the end of the season. Pep Guardiola is also said to be keen on the move and has already spoken to people close to the player, including former Lyon boss Pierre Sage. Direct talks between Guardiola and Cherki have not taken place, but are expected to soon as City ramp up their efforts to sign the midfielder before the Club World Cup. City had initially set their sights on signing Florian Wirtz this summer, but later pulled out of the race due to concerns over the cost of a deal. Liverpool now look to be in pole position to complete a deal for the highly talented German midfielder having submitted a £109m bid to Bayer Leverkusen. A deal for Cherki, however, is likely to be far less expensive given the Frenchman has just over 12 months left on his contract. More Trending Reports earlier in the year suggested the 21-year-old has a £19m release clause in his contract, but those suggestions appear to be untrue. Lyon, instead, will hope to recoup a fee of around €40m (£33.7m) for Cherki. Elsewhere, City are looking for further reinforcements in central midfield negotiations with AC Milan over a deal for Tijjani Reijnders. Milan are seeking a fee of close to £60m for the Dutch midfielder who has impressed greatly in Serie A this season. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Man Utd star retires from football to become third major departure at Old Trafford MORE: Barcelona considering shock move for key Arsenal star in summer transfer window MORE: Bruno Fernandes' classy gesture for 'fuming' Man Utd squad in Asia revealed
Yahoo
a day ago
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Tottenham's €40M-Rated Target Says Yes to Joining Manchester City After PSG Bow Out
PSG had reportedly been keeping tabs on Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki, who's also attracting strong interest from Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham. However, it appears there's now one favorite to scoop up the Frenchman. Cherki, 21, is coming off a breakout season, racking up 12 goals and 20 assists in 44 appearances. His impressive form has made him one of the most sought-after young players in Europe. Advertisement Recently, Graeme Bailey of TBR Football reported that United are among several Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on him. Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Newcastle are also believed to be in the mix. Interest in Cherki isn't limited to England, either. Bayern Munich and PSG were both reportedly back in the race thanks to his strong run of form. But according to Foot Mercato, PSG are no longer pursuing the deal—talks aren't happening, and none are expected anytime soon. Manchester City win race for Tottenham target amid PSG exit ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images On Friday, Footmercato's Santi Aouna reported that Cherki has agreed to join Manchester City, with no issues regarding personal terms. Pep Guardiola has spoken directly with Cherki about the club's project, which has helped position City as the frontrunners in the ongoing negotiations. Discussions are still ongoing between the parties, and the potential deal could be worth approximately €40 million. Advertisement Manchester City are looking to move quickly on deals for both Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders, aiming to secure their arrivals ahead of the Club World Cup. The club also wants to stay ahead of other top European teams showing interest in the pair. TEAMtalk previously reported that after missing out on Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, Manchester City have shifted their focus to Cherki. Moreover, they edged out clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, who were reportedly one of the frontrunners to land the player.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Manchester City join the race to sign Lyon star Rayan Cherki
Manchester City are now interested in signing Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki this summer, according to the Telegraph. City had a strong interest in Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz, but talks ended due to his high price tag. They are eyeing more affordable targets, and Cherki is a good fit. He enjoyed a breakthrough season at Lyon, bagging 12 goals and 20 assists across all competitions. Cherki's contract includes a release clause between £20–25 million. Manchester United are also interested, but City have now entered the race to secure his services. City are expected to make several changes to their squad in the coming weeks. Manager Pep Guardiola wants new faces as he plans for the next campaign. Kevin De Bruyne is set to leave the club on a free transfer when his contract ends. There is also growing doubt over Jack Grealish's future after he missed the final league match at Fulham. The England winger was not in the squad, despite City needing a result to secure Champions League football. City are considering a move for Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White, but he would cost more than Cherki. Both players have the potential to add spark and depth to City's midfield. Guardiola wants players who can play in tight spaces and offer more energy going forward.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Could Manchester City take a chance on a Lyon maverick this summer?
Adding creativity to their midfield seems to be one move that could improve the Manchester City squad. With Kevin De Bruyne having said his goodbyes to the club and seemingly on his way to Napoli, Pep Guardiola's squad could do with signing a player who can unlock a defence. One player with that particular skill set is Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki. Cherki is a precocious talent capable of the spectacular when on the ball. He is also a bit of a maverick as a player who doesn't offer a lot out of possession. Now two new reports indicate that Rayan Cherki is a potential for Manchester City. There is merit to the idea of City moving for Cherki but is it a risk that City will take? That's not immediately clear at this stage. Could Manchester City move for Rayan Cherki this summer? Two new reports indicate that Rayan Cherki is a potential target for Manchester City. Today, two reports emerged that indicate that Rayan Cherki is a potential target for Manchester City. Mike McGrath has reported for the Telegraph that Cherki is a potential target for City. Furthermore, McGrath reports that Rayan Cherki will leave Lyon this summer. McGrath adds that Cherki is believed to be available for a transfer fee between £20-25 million due to a release clause in his current contract. Advertisement Fabrizio Romano has also reported that Manchester City have an interest in potentially signing Rayan Cherki. Furthermore, Romano reports that Manchester City's reported interest in Cherki is independent of their move for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. Romano's report can be seen below. Is a move for Rayan Cherki a risk that City are willing to take? If Manchester City were in the market for a creative midfielder who solely thrives in the final third, Rayan Cherki would be at the top of the list. On the ball, there aren't many better players than Cherki. At his best, he is a devastating player. He can pick out a pass, beat a man, and has an eye for goal. It isn't a stretch to say that as a dribbler there aren't many better in European football. Cherki's ability in tight spaces is almost unparalleled in European football. Advertisement Across this season Cherki scored 12 goals and added 20 assists for Lyon in 44 appearances. Those are superb numbers which speak to Cherki's creativity and talent in the final third. But football isn't just played in possession. Manchester City defends as a team out of possession. That's where the question mark surrounds any potential City move for Rayan Cherki. Rayan Cherki isn't a player who thrives out of possession. It isn't a stretch to say that his defensive work is almost non-existent to a degree. To fit into a Pep Guardiola team Cherki would have to improve that side of his game. That is without question. But does that weakness in his game scare off Manchester City? Or is it an area of his game that could improve under Pep Guardiola's tutelage? Neither question has an immediate answer at this stage. The price tag of £20-25 million for a player with the obvious talent of Rayan Cherki almost seems too good to be true. But there are question marks that surround the defensive side of the game. But it could be a move that Manchester City pursue based on the obvious upside in Cherki's game. If Pep Guardiola could get the best out of Cherki, he could be a potential world-beater. That's the temptation in Manchester City moving for the Lyon playmaker. It's a tantalising prospect and perhaps it is now a new story to monitor during the summer transfer window.
