Top target: Rayan Cherki
According to reports, City have already agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old and are now trying to close a deal after booking medicals for Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri and AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders this weekend.
Prior to France’s 5-4 loss to Spain in the Nations League semi-final on Thursday, it was also claimed that City will trigger the £25million release clause Cherki’s Lyon contract.
Following the nine-goal thriller, Cherki addressed speculation surrounding his future and seemingly confirmed a move to Man City in on. However, the attacking midfielder insists he is focused on the Germany game on Sunday.
Speaking to Telefoot, he said: "Yes… it’s getting done. But you already know my answer, everybody knows.
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"But there's still a game to play. Now we have to enjoy and give everything, but after it will be done."
Cherki was a second half substitute against Spain, but still managed to catch the eye with an impressive cameo.
Marking his senior France debut with arguably the goal of the game, he claimed an assist for Randal Kolo Muani with a inch perfect cross and created another big chance for Ousmane Dembele who hit the post.