Exclusive: Manchester City are advancing with their move for one of their top summer transfer targets | OneFootball

Yesterday it was reported by Fabrizio Romano that Manchester City were set to submit their opening bid for Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki. With Kevin De Bruyne on the verge of completing a move to Napoli, Pep Guardiola’s squad is in desperate need of more creativity. Rayan Cherki is a player who would help immensely on that particular front for Manchester City. Now Esteemed Kompany sources have learned today that City’s move for Cherki is at an advanced stage. That is positive news for City ahead of an important transfer window for the club.

Manchester City and Lyon are now in advanced talks over a deal to bring Rayan Cherki to the Etihad.

Esteemed Kompany sources have learned that negotiations between Manchester City and Lyon are now at an advanced stage. Furthermore, Esteemed Kompany sources have further revealed that Cherki will become a City player for a transfer fee of between €30-40 million. It has further been revealed by Esteemed Kompany sources that Rayan Cherki is eager to join Pep Guardiola’s side. The mercurial playmaker is hopeful that Lyon will facilitate his sale to City.

Rayan Cherki is expected to sign a contract with City until 2029.

Today’s information is good news for Manchester City. City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak has previously stated that his club’s goal is to get the majority of their new signings in ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. It now appears that Cherki should join the club in the coming days. Manchester City’s move for Cherki now seems to be accelerating in a timely fashion.

It has also been learned by Esteemed Kompany sources that Rayan Cherki is set to sign a contract until 2029 with Manchester City. The club has already agreed personal terms with the Lyon playmaker as per the information of Esteemed Kompany sources. Esteemed Kompany sources have further revealed that Cherki is set to play an important role in Pep Guardiola’s squad. With De Bruyne’s departure and Jack Grealish’s future being uncertain Cherki can help fill that void.

Rayan Cherki appears set to sign for City in the coming days. That is great news for the club ahead of a critical summer in City’s rebuild. He looms as an important player in Manchester City’s future plans. It now seems that a major hole in Pep Guardiola’s squad is set to be filled. Once the Cherki deal is complete the City hierarchy can move on to other transfer targets ahead of the Club World Cup.