Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing French attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Rayan Cherki is valued at €20 million, and Tottenham have put their move for the player on hold. The North London club will make a move for him after the UEFA Europa League final. It will be interesting to see if they can win the tournament and secure UEFA Champions League qualification for the next season.
Cherki would be an outstanding acquisition for Tottenham. He is on the radar of Manchester City and Newcastle Uinted as well. Tottenham would do well to secure his signature. The 21-year-old is capable of operating as the central attacking midfielder as well as a winger. The youngster has 12 goals to his name this season, and he has picked up 20 assists along the way.
He has shown his quality in France as well as the European competitions. There is no doubt that Rayan Cherki would be an exceptional acquisition for Tottenham in the Premier League. They need more cutting edge in the final third, and he will help open up opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well.
Manchester City and Newcastle United keen
Manchester City will lead to replace Kevin De Bruyne at the end of the season. The Belgian midfielder will be out of contract in the summer, and he needs to be replaced properly. Signing Rayan Cherki for €20 million would be a major bargain for the Premier League giants. It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal across the line.
City have a more attractive project compared to Tottenham, and they have multiple world-class players at their disposal. They have been pushing for major trophies consistently, and the French playmaker could be tempted to join them.
Finally, Newcastle United are keen on the player as well. The Magpies are pushing for Champions League qualification and they need better players at their disposal in this summer. Signing the 21-year-old would be a wise decision. He could be a long-term asset for them, and he will help them improve going forward.
It remains to be seen where he ends up eventually. The reported €20 million asking price is quite reasonable for a player of his potential, and he could easily justify the investment in the long run.