Rayan Cherki, Lyon star. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Rayan Cherki has refused to rule out a move away from Lyon in the near future, with a number of Premier League clubs showing interest.
Cherki has caught the eye of the French giants in recent years, registering 22 goals and 31 assists in 157 appearances in all competitions since breaking through in 2019.
The 21-year-old only signed a 12-month extension in September, tying him down until June 2026.
However, Lyon are facing serious financial difficulties and, although they are currently fifth in Ligue 1, could be relegated at the end of the season if they do not balance their books.
Valued at 30 million euros for Transfer marketCherki is easily Lyon’s most valuable and marketable asset.
Liverpool, Arsenal, West HamNewcastle, Chelsea and Crystal Palace have all been linked with Cherki in recent times, with the battle for his signature sure to heat up.
Premier League giants on alert after Rayan Cherki’s comments
While Lyon fans will be desperate to keep hold of their star boy, the club themselves will surely be tempted to pounce due to the interest being generated.
Any sale of Cherki would go a long way towards securing Lyon’s top flight status.
With that in mind, Cherki’s latest comments are sure to be met with mixed emotions in France, although they are likely to encourage several Premier League giants.
“We’ll see at the end of the season if I’m still here or not,” the attacking midfielder bluntly replied when asked about his future after Lyon won 3-2 at Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday in the Europa League (via TBR).
French outlet L’Equipe have suggested that Cherki could even leave as soon as January as Lyon will need to raise funds as soon as possible to avoid relegation.
