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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.
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Man City 'make Rayan Cherki swoop a priority and will submit bid next week' as they look to stave off interest in bargain forward from Premier League rivals
Manchester City have made their swoop for Rayan Cherki a priority and will submit a bid next week as they look to fend off rival Premier League interest, reports claim. Cherki, 21, confirmed he will leave Lyon this summer and a host of clubs are eyeing up a move, believing he has a release clause in his contract worth around £20million. City initially mounted a charge to sign Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz before ruling out a move, citing the exorbitant amount of money needed to seal the deal, but Pep Guardiola has now turned his attention to the talented Cherki. After catching the eye during his final campaign in France, and scoring 12 goals across all competitions, Cherki was reportedly shortlisted by the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham - but City have looked to steal a march. According to L'Equipe, Cherki is now City's No 1 target and a bid is imminent. Reports in France prematurely claimed France international Cherki had already reached an agreement with City, but this is believed to be wide of the mark. Guardiola has not yet spoken with Cherki but has already been in contact with people familiar with the forward, including former Lyon boss Pierre Sage. City are keen to wrap up the signing before the Club World Cup, which begins on June 15 in the United States, and will follow up their interest with an official offer. The club will rebuild their squad during the summer window. Kevin De Bruyne will leave on a free transfer, and looks bound for Napoli, while Jack Grealish's future is uncertain after he was left out of the squad for the final day victory over Fulham. Cherki, an attacking midfielder and winger by trade, joined Lyon in 2010 and spent nine years in their academy before making his senior debut in 2019, aged just 16. However, Lyon have been dogged by crippling financial issues and were slapped with a transfer ban and provisional relegation to Ligue 2 in January with debts of £424m. Cherki has made 185 appearances for Lyon, scoring 29 goals. As reported by Mail Sport, City are eyeing up a £55m deal for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and hold interest in Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White. Meanwhile, Pep Lijnders, Jurgen Klopp's former assistant at Liverpool, has agreed to join Guardiola's coaching staff and will start work ahead of the Club World Cup.
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
Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Man City hold further talks over Tijjani Reijnders as they eye £55m deal for AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder
Manchester City have held further talks over a £55million deal for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. The 26-year-old Netherlands international has enhanced his reputation since joining Milan from AZ Alkmaar in 2023, scoring 19 goals in 104 games for the Italian side. City also want Lyon's £30m-rated midfielder Rayan Cherki, who is keen on the move. Cherki, 21, netted in both legs of Lyon's chaotic Europa League quarter-final defeat by Manchester United last month. Should both deals progress, it will cast doubt over a move for Nottingham Forest 's Morgan Gibbs-White. City are in the market for a new midfielder this summer due to the impending departure of club legend Kevin De Bruyne. De Bruyne will end his decade-long stay at the Etihad on June 30 when his current contact expires. Meanwhile, Milan and Forest are among the clubs keen on City starlet James McAtee, as well as Bayer Leverkusen, Frankfurt and Leipzig. McAtee, 22, scored seven goals for City in the season just ended, despite starting in just nine games. City also hold an interest in Wolves left back Rayan Ait-Nouri.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
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.
