Journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that Lyon have rejected Manchester City’s initial offer for Rayan Cherki, though a second bid is currently being prepared. The 21-year-old winger remains calm as he awaits a deal between the two clubs.
After France’s narrow 5-4 defeat to Spain in the Nations League on Thursday, Cherki hinted that his transfer from Lyon to City is close to being finalized. The versatile right winger, who can also operate as an attacking midfielder, is said to have already agreed on personal terms with the Premier League club, suggesting it’s only a matter of time before he joins the Etihad Stadium.
Cherki, considered a potential successor to City legend Kevin De Bruyne, has had an impressive season with Lyon, netting 12 goals and providing 20 assists across all competitions in Ligue 1.
With a reported £25 million ($34 million) release clause in his Lyon contract, which runs until 2026, Cherki could also be featured in France’s upcoming Nations League third-place match against Germany on Sunday.
R. Cherki
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FranceThis season he played in total 30 times for 2047 minutes for Ligue 1.
R. Cherki scored 8 goals for Olympique Lyonnais. He procured 11 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 6th in Ligue 1. In the last match Olympique Lyonnais won 2-0 against Angers SCO.
Olympique Lyonnais performance and stats
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is currently 6th in the Ligue 1 with 57 points.
In the last 34 games, it has won 17 times, drew 6 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Olympique Lyonnais won 2-0 against Angers SCO.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 65 goals and conceding 46.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 71 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 21 times, drew 8 times, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Manchester City won 0-2 against Fulham.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 72 goals and conceding 44.
