western ham United are reportedly preparing to submit a formal proposal to sign Olympique Lyonnais star Rayan Cherki, according to the Italian outlet. Transfers.
After appointing Julen Lopetegui as the new manager to succeed David Moyes, the Hammers spent a lot of money to strengthen the squad this summer and give the Spanish manager the necessary tools to help him achieve all of his goals this season.
However, despite a successful summer window, the east London club have made a terrible start to the campaign. They are currently in 14th place in the table with four points in five games in the first division.
Furthermore, they have now been eliminated from the EFL Cup after losing 5-1 to Liverpool in the middle of the week. So after a disappointing start to this season, West Ham are apparently already planning to add more reinforcements next year.
According to the report of TransfersWest Ham are interested in Cherki because they believe the Frenchman would be an ideal option to strengthen their attacking department.
Cherki to West Ham
Lyon are willing to let their star leave for around £25 million and Lopetegui's team is willing to sign him matching the French club's asking price.
Cherki is a versatile player as he is comfortable playing on both wings and in the attacking midfield position. He has not played regularly for Lyon this season, but has scored two goals in as many games.
The striker is technically sound, can dribble past opposing defenders in tight areas, can make passes between the lines, has the efficiency to link play, is excellent at taking set pieces and also has a good eye for long distance passes.
The young man is a talented player and has great potential. Big European clubs such as Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain were linked with a move for him this summer, so if West Ham can buy him it would be a big coup.
However, it will be interesting to see if West Ham finally manage to lure him to the London Stadium to strengthen their squad.
Meanwhile, after a disappointing defeat to Liverpool, West Ham will face Brentford in the Premier League this weekend.
