Manchester City Confident of Rayan Cherki Deal as Talks with Lyon Advance

Manchester City are in active negotiations with Olympique Lyonnais for the signing of Rayan Cherki, with the deal expected to gain momentum early next week.

According to multiple reports, the price tag is set to exceed €30 million, and City are said to be confident of landing the highly-rated French attacker.

This move aligns with Manchester City's ongoing transfer strategy, as they also work on a deal for Tijjani Reijnders. The Premier League champions aim to wrap up both signings in the coming days as they reinforce their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Cherki, still just 20, has been on City’s radar for some time and is viewed as a dynamic, creative talent who fits Pep Guardiola’s system.