Lyon star Rayan Cherki
Lyon star Rayan Cherki(Image: Getty Images)
Rayan Cherki believes he would be a good fit for Liverpool's system. The France youth international has been speaking about his future ahead of a potential move to the Premier League this summer.
The 21-year-old had an excellent season for Lyon, scoring 12 goals and laying on 20 assists in all competitions.
His performances look to have attracted the interest of some of Europe's biggest clubs. Manchester City have been strongly linked with a move for Cherki, while the Reds have also been named as an option previously.
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Cherki has been rewarded for his efforts with a call up to the France senior squad for their upcoming fixtures and ahead of the games he was asked about his future.
L'Equipe (h/t Sport Witness) interview the player and posed whether he felt like he'd be better suited to the style of Manchester City or Liverpool should he make a move this summer.
"I'm ready for any system," was his response. "I work every day, physically and mentally, to be ready. Above all, I'm trying to choose the best option for me, to develop as a person and a footballer."
City appear to be in prime position to land the Lyon man, who only has one year left to run on his contract with Lyon.
Fabrizio Romano reported recently that talks have been held over a potential move in the region of £30 million, with the deal set to advance this week.
Cherki was asked about a potential exit from Lyon and whether he felt the time was right for a change.
"You're never sure of anything," he said. "But I'll say it: I did what I wanted to do at OL, be a true Lyonnais and give everything for my club. I didn't leave the ship in difficulty. I stayed, I gritted my teeth. I cried, I laughed, I was scared.
"But a man has to be like that, it's part of his DNA. Even when it's hard, even when you cry, even when you're scared, you have to go to war for your club."
While City look to be close to adding Cherki to strengthen their attacking midfield options, Liverpool are interested in a potential British-record deal for Florian Wirtz.
The Reds are still determined to land the Germany international despite seeing a £109 million offer - their second bid - rejected.