Manchester City will compete with Arsenal for the signing of Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki at the end of the current campaign. A move to Arsenal would be intriguing for the 21-year-old, who has been linked to leaving the team at the end of the current campaign. Being one of the largest clubs in the world, they might give him the opportunity to compete for awards.
The 21-year-old might be a long-term investment for Arsenal, who could also need more goals and inventiveness in the midfield. In the summer, he might be available for a fee of about £20 million.
Cherki has made a name for himself as one of the top young football players in France, and he possesses the technical skills necessary to succeed in England. Guy Roux, the legendary manager of France, has said that he is a player who “never makes mistakes.”
Rayan Cherki transfer prediction made as Arsenal face summer race
Arsenal, United, and Liverpool are among the teams who have been connected to interest in the midfield player ahead of the summer, according to presenter Jules Breach. Former United player Paul Scholes thinks a number of English clubs will be closely monitoring him.
He is in the shop window, and as Rio mentioned in the previous section, they are also having some financial difficulties. I believe he is a player they can profit from. Should he perform here tonight, it will be a huge night for him.
“I’m confident Manchester United will have a good look at him tonight if they’re interested, but many other clubs in England will also be looking at him closely.”
Ainsley Maitland-Niles, a former Arsenal player and current Lyon colleague, has also commended Cherki. Last week, he told BBC Sport, “He is the best natural talent I’ve ever seen.”
