Manchester City have reportedly shown interest in signing Lyon’s attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki. The club has requested details on the exit costs associated with the player. Cherki is not the only name on Manchester City’s radar, as Morgan Gibbs-White is also still on their shortlist. According to @TeleFootball, Cherki is being considered as a potential transfer target.
Player Background
Rayan Cherki is an attacking midfielder who has been with Lyon. His style of play is likely to be of interest to Manchester City, given their recent history of signing talented young players. Cherki’s previous club history includes playing for Lyon’s youth teams before breaking into the first team.
Recent Transfer Speculation
There has been speculation surrounding Cherki’s future in recent months. In February, it was reported that Borussia Dortmund’s pursuit of the player had fallen through, with Lyon’s owner confirming that Cherki would stay with the club at the time. This followed reports of Dortmund being in advanced talks to sign the player, with Cherki himself expressing a desire to join the German club in July 2024.