Manchester United’s transfer window has already taken a dramatic turn with several outgoings expected before any major arrivals are confirmed.
Ruben Amorim is said to be fully backed to reshape the squad and wants to bring in dynamic, attacking players capable of unlocking defences.
The Red Devils have been watching several talents across Europe, and the French market has become an increasingly attractive hunting ground in recent years.
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With Premier League clubs circling Ligue 1’s brightest stars, United are unlikely to sit back — especially with the rebuild now prioritising youth and technical flair.
And now, a 21-year-old prodigy with blistering numbers this season has popped onto the club’s radar, potentially opening the door to a surprise move.
Rayan Cherki has all but confirmed his departure from Olympique Lyonnais, with reports from France suggesting the attacking midfielder has played his final game for the club.
The French U21 international broke down in tears after being subbed off in Lyon’s 2–0 win over Angers last weekend and later posted what many believe to be a farewell video across his social media channels.
Rayan Cherki is coming off a stellar campaign, notching 12 goals and 20 assists in 44 appearances across all competitions — a staggering output that has sparked widespread interest.
It was reported that Lyon set a €29 million asking price for the Frenchman but that has now changed.
Lyon are now preparing to cash in and hope to spark a bidding war in the region of €40 million, as per L’Equipe.
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Manchester United are believed to be monitoring the situation closely, with Amorim said to admire the Frenchman’s creativity, versatility and flair — qualities United have sorely lacked in midfield.
Although Borussia Dortmund remain keen and Liverpool have tracked him for some time, the Premier League picture could shift dramatically depending on how clubs respond to Lyon’s financial pressure to sell before their DNCG review in late June.
No formal offers have landed yet, but the longer suitors wait, the more tempting it becomes to force Lyon’s hand — a strategy United have used before.
Cherki’s current contract runs until 2026, but includes an automatic one-year extension if he isn’t sold by September — a clause that adds urgency to the situation.
While AC Milan have opened discussions with Lyon, they’ve yet to engage with Cherki’s camp — and that may leave a window for United to swoop in and test the waters.
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