Liverpool and Tottenham ask about the availability of Rayan Cherki
Liverpool Echo (via French outlet Sports Zone) has reported that Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur interested in signing Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyon this summer transfer window.
The report adds that the first division Teams have “shown increased interest” in the talented midfielder and have contacted Lyon to discuss a possible deal. Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring Cherki ahead of a possible raid.
Cherki “wants to leave” Olympique Lyon this summer and the Ligue 1 giants are obliged to cash in on him as he enters the final year of his contract to avoid losing him as a free agent in 2025.
The 20-year-old has been instrumental for Lyon, making 33 appearances in the French top flight with one goal and six assists throughout the 2023/24 campaign.
It is valued at just £21 million. by Transfermarkta sum that both English clubs will be able to afford comfortably.
Versatile
If Cherki leaves his home country, rejecting interest from Paris Saint-Germain in the process, it will be interesting to see whether he opts for a move to Tottenham or Liverpool.
While the Reds need a deep-lying midfielder, they are expected to prioritize a creative player as Alexis Mac Allister can play in the number six position if required.
Cherki is a versatile attacking midfielder who can play through the middle on either wing, so he would fit in perfectly at Anfield if he joined Liverpool this summer.
Tottenham, on the other hand, need more midfield depth and Postecoglou is expected to freshen things up in the middle of the park. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is expected to leave so a defensive midfielder will be needed, but Spurs could also use another creative star to support James Maddison.
Ange Postecoglou's track record of getting the best out of younger players during his time at Celtic could also work favorably for Cherki given he is still in the early stages of his career.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops, but Cherki is a top young talent so would be an excellent signing for Liverpool or Tottenham if either club manages to agree a deal this summer.
