Rayan Cherki, along with the likes of Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens, looks set to be one of the most highly sought-after talents in the summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder, who can also operate on either wing, has enjoyed a productive campaign with Lyon so far.
The Frenchman has plundered five goals and provided eight assists across 23 appearances (in all competitions) – remarkably at a rate of one goal contribution every 110.53 minutes.
In the Premier League, Arne Slot’s high-flying Liverpool are understood to be keeping tabs on the Ligue 1 sensation.
Liverpool need to get a move on
Rayan Cherki has been linked with an Anfield switch – (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
The Merseysiders aren’t the only top European outfit with a keen interest in the Europa League star.
Bayern Munich are likewise understood to have the footballer ‘on their shortlist’. However, the Bavarian giants aren’t prepared to sanction a move for his services in the current transfer window.
“Bayern have Rayan Cherki on their shortlist. The club is interested in the player,” Christian Falk informed CaughtOffside in his exclusive Fact Files column.
“Lyon would be prepared to sell him in the winter for around €22m, but FC Bayern does not want to make a deal in January; Cherki is looking like a stronger candidate for the summer.
“The two clubs have a good relationship in part because Michael Gerlinger – who previously worked with Bayern for 18 years – is now the Global Football Director of the Eagle Football Holdings group, of which Olympique Lyonnais is a part.”
Liverpool have yet to embark on any business in January. Notably, they continue to have serious internal issues to iron out given that Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold have yet to sign contract extensions.
As such, it’s difficult to imagine Richard Hughes and Co. exerting any energy towards new signings given the ongoing contract saga will have a huge say in how…
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