Manchester City should complete their move for Rayan Cherki in the coming days | OneFootball

Ever since Rayan Cherki put in a sparkling cameo performance for France in their 5-4 UEFA Nations League semi-final defeat to Spain, anticipation has built ahead of his expected move to Manchester City. The Lyon playmaker is one of the most anticipated signings for City in some time. His dribbling ability and vision in the final third have the potential to be a quality addition to the Manchester City squad.

Attention has now shifted to how far advanced City’s move for Cherki is. There have now been two positive updates to emerge on Manchester City’s chase to sign the French international from Lyon. Everything points to Cherki becoming a Manchester City player early next week.

Manchester City are close to sealing a deal with Lyon to sign Rayan Cherki.

Speaking with DAZN Football, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided a positive update on Manchester City’s bid to sign Rayan Cherki from Lyon. Romano reports that he expects the deal between the two clubs to be agreed over the weekend. Furthermore, Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester City will pay Lyon between €30-35 million to sign Rayan Cherki. Lastly, Romano reports that the French international has spoken to Pep Guardiola and is excited to become a Manchester City player to further his career.

Sacha Tavolieri has reported via X that negotiations between Manchester City and Lyon are currently ongoing. Furthermore, Tavolieri reports that everything currently indicates that Cherki will be a City player imminently.

Rayan Cherki may be one of the most anticipated arrivals at the Etihad for some time.

The hype around Rayan Cherki as a player has grown in recent days. As mentioned above, he showcased his tremendous ability in his international debut for France against Spain. But that was only a cameo performance from Cherki. He is a tremendous talent and a player who demands attention when he is on the pitch. His dribbling ability is mesmerising as well as his ability to play in tight spaces. His vision and passing ability should perfectly complement the Manchester City squad. It is an exciting proposition to ponder the thought of Cherki providing service for Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush and playing under Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City’s move for Rayan Cherki appears to be edging ever closer to completion. That is an exciting development to begin the weekend and a further update on Manchester City’s move for the French international should emerge in the coming days.