Lyon star Rayan Cherki. (Picture by Alex Livesey/Getty Photographs)
Rayan Cherki has refused to rule out a transfer away from Lyon within the close to future, with a bunch of Premier League golf equipment displaying an curiosity.
Cherki has caught the attention with the French giants in recent times, registering 22 objectives and 31 assists in 157 appearances throughout all competitions since rising in 2019.
The 21-year-old solely signed a 12-month contract extension in September, tying him down till June 2026.
Nevertheless, Lyon are dealing with critical monetary difficulties and, regardless of at present sitting fifth in Ligue 1, might be relegated on the finish of the season if they don’t get their books balanced.
Valued at €30m by Transfermarkt, Cherki is well Lyon’s most useful and sellable asset.
Liverpool, Arsenal, West Ham, Newcastle, Chelsea and Crystal Palace have all been linked with Cherki in latest instances, with the battle for his signature certain to warmth up.
Premier League giants on alert after Rayan Cherki feedback
Whereas Lyon followers will probably be determined to maintain maintain of their star boy, the membership itself will certainly be tempted to money given the curiosity being generated.
Any sale of Cherki would go a great distance towards securing Lyon’s top-flight standing.
With that in thoughts, Cherki’s newest feedback are certain to be met with conflicting feelings in France, although they’ll doubtless embolden a variety of Premier League giants.
“We’ll see on the finish of the season if I’m nonetheless right here or not,” the attacking midfielder bluntly replied when requested about his future after Lyon beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 within the Europa League on Thursday (by way of TBR).
French outlet L’Equipe have steered Cherki may even depart as early as January, with Lyon needing to boost funds as quickly as doable to keep away from relegation.
