The Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, could participate in a transfer battle this summer.
With the two clubs that seek to add creative and attacker options to their team, they are oriented to the same player in League 1 to add quality to his side.
Man City added Rayan Cherki, Olympique Lyonnais star to his mid -field target list, as the club begins to plan the nearby transfer window.
According to The telegraphCity has contacted to report the financial terms that surround the possible exit of Cherki from Lyon.
The 21 -year -old French player is considered one of the brightest young talents in League 1, known for his exceptional dribbling, creativity and flair in tight spaces.
Man City joins Rayan Cherki’s race
Cherki has already made more than 100 appearances in Lyon and has represented France at various youth levels.
Its set of technical skills and their versatility to the attack of the third one make it a natural adjustment for the fluid system based on the possession of Pep Guardiola.
The city’s interest in Cherki comes as part of his transfer strategy this summer, which is surrounded by new attacking midfielders.
Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest is still another name on the club’s radar.
The two players are seen as high options that could become important roles within the evolutionary squad of the city, especially since the club considers a long-term succession planning planning for key midfield figures such as Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva.
MAN United is also interested
The city has come in contact with preliminary to understand the cost of a potential agreement, although no formal offer has yet been submitted.
The Premier League side will face the competition of its rivals in the city Man United, which is also aimed at a movement for Lyon player.
With 12 goals and 20 assists for the French club This season, Cherki has attracted the attention of some of the largest clubs in the world.
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