Rayan Cherki has made his transfer intentions clear in the tug-of-war between Liverpool and Man City.
Rising French Star Steals the Show on International Debut
Rayan Cherki made a strong statement on the international stage just as top European clubs circle for his signature. He came off the bench in the second half. And he did not come onto the pitch just to make his debut. He scored a wonderful goal assisted by Kylian Mbappe. In addition, he also had an assist himself, and he ended with a remarkable 95% completion rate in passing. Although, France were beaten 5-4 by Spain in the UEFA Nations League semifinal.
This performance has ramped up the hype over his name. It is not surprising to see Liverpool and Manchester City both hoping to sign him. He was Ligue 1’s top assist provider and most successful dribbler last season. Now, he looks ready to take the next step in his career.
Liverpool Eyes Cherki as Wirtz Talks Stall, Man City Also Keen
Meanwhile, the Reds are pushing to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz. However, recent reports suggest that talks have cooled. That’s opened the door for Cherki, whose release clause sits at a modest €22.5 million.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is reportedly cutting short his vacation to meet the youngster, clearly sees something special. Cherki confirmed to L’Equipe that he’s ready to leave Lyon. And his numbers back up the hype, ranking him among Europe’s elite in shot-creating actions, assists, and progressive passes. He is with 31 goal contributions across Ligue 1 and the Europa League. He’s already drawing comparisons to Ousmane Dembélé and Wirtz.
While City are also in the mix, the midfielder’s latest move suggests he’s leaning towards Anfield. If a deal is struck, the Reds could land a rising star at a bargain. That will give Slot an explosive option for his new-look attack.
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