Rayan Cherki
Rayan Cherki
The summer transfer window is heating up, and the drama unfolding across Europe is nothing short of blockbuster material.
Clubs are scrambling to secure their top targets, with mega-money deals and surprise twists dominating the headlines.
Manchester United, in particular, are under immense pressure to make a statement after a disappointing season, while their noisy neighbours, Manchester City, continue to flex their financial and sporting muscle.
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The Red Devils’ hierarchy is desperate to avoid another window of missed opportunities, but early signs suggest they’re already playing catch-up.
Meanwhile, multi-club ownership models are increasingly shaping the transfer market, with Lyon and Botafogo owner John Textor at the heart of several high-profile moves.
Nottingham Forest, a club with close ties to Textor, have already been busy, reportedly closing in on a £30m deal for Botafogo trio Igor Jesus, Cuiabano, and Jair Cunha.
This follows previous business between Forest and Lyon, including the transfers of Moussa Niakhate and Orel Mangala.
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Now, L’Equipe reports that Forest could also land Matt Turner and Danilo in a €30m double swoop—further evidence of Textor’s intricate network at work.
But the real bombshell involves French wonderkid Rayan Cherki, who was initially pushed towards Nottingham Forest by Textor in another potential deal between the two clubs.
However, in a twist that will leave Manchester United fans seething, the 21-year-old attacking maestro is now on the verge of joining Manchester City in a deal worth just over €40m.
The Lyon starlet, once seen as a potential target for the Red Devils, is instead set to bolster Pep Guardiola’s already formidable squad.
For United, this is yet another transfer blow in a summer where their rivals are moving swiftly while they dither.
With City securing the signing of Rayan Cherki and other top clubs securing their key targets, the pressure is mounting on Old Trafford’s decision-makers to act fast—or risk falling further behind.
Will the Glazers and INEOS step up, or will United be left scrambling for scraps?