Manchester United fans will be watching the summer transfer window closely as Manchester City ramp up their squad rebuild.
Pep Guardiola’s side has been busy in January and are now focused on midfield reinforcements ahead of the 2025-26 season.
With the Premier League’s top teams ready to make big moves, attention is turning to some of Europe’s brightest young talents.
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As per The Telegraph, City are reportedly closing in on a new midfield target after ruling out a costly deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz.
The player in question is Lyon’s Rayan Cherki, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder who has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign.
Rayan Cherki, who has registered 12 goals and 20 assists this season, confirmed he will leave Lyon this summer.
Clubs across Europe are aware of a release clause in his contract, believed to be around £20-25 million, making him an attractive and affordable option for Premier League sides.
Despite his undeniable talent, some scouts have raised concerns about Cherki’s work-rate and temperament, especially in pressing systems.
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Still, the French Under-21 international’s potential remains significant.
He proved his quality in United’s Europa League tie against Lyon by scoring a crucial goal in extra time despite looking fatigued.
Other Premier League clubs like Fulham have reportedly submitted bids for Cherki, while Borussia Dortmund has previously tried to sign him.
Liverpool and Chelsea have also been linked with interest but no official offers have been confirmed.
Meanwhile, City’s midfield rebuild is critical as they prepare for the departure of Kevin De Bruyne and uncertainty over Jack Grealish’s future after being left out of the squad for the final game.
Guardiola is also targeting AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White as part of his summer plan.
Manchester United will keep a close eye on these moves as they consider their own midfield options, hoping to strengthen their squad for a serious title challenge next season.
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