Manchester City is investigating a movement for Lyon, who attacks midfielder Rayan Cherki (21), according to the Telegraph. Cherki has confirmed that he will probably leave his forming club this summer. The French International attracts the interest of Premier League clubs with Liverpool and Manchester United told as interested in the versatile midfielder.
Cherki has recorded his best season with Lyon so far. He registered 12 goals and 20 assists with Les Gones this campaign. Lyon expects a transfer costs of € 40 million in exchange for the services of Cherki. The outlet understands that Manchester City has joined the race to sign Cherki, because Pep Guardiola is planning to inject some fresh blood and a new spark of creativity. Kevin De Bruyne confirmed all his output, while surrounding the future of Jack Grealisk in the Etihad Stadium.
De Telegraaf adds that Manchester City has pulled himself out of the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz because of the costs of his signing. For comparison: Cherki would represent a much cheaper alternative. The 21-year-old has been named the best young player in the Europa League this season.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval