According to a French media L'Equipe, Liverpool have taken information about Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki before the January match transfer window.
The Merseyside heavyweights had a quiet summer transfer window and only made one outfield signing: Federico Chiesa from Juventus to £10 million. At the time it was considered a good-priced signing, but the Italian has yet to contribute anything significant due to injuries.
L'Equipe They are now reporting that the Reds have been in touch for information on Cherki, who has had a “promising start” to the season with Les Gones. The French team would prefer to retain him until the end of the campaign, but it is claimed that their financial situation could force them to carry out a winter sale.
Arne Slot's side are interested in bringing the 24-year-old to Anfield in the next transfer window but could face competition from Paris Saint-Germain, who have been interested in signing him in the past. Les Parisiens advisor Luis Campos is a big admirer of the versatile 21-year-old striker.
talented star
It has been suggested that Cherki will leave Lyon for several seasons, but there have been concerns about his attitude. Fulham had a accepted offer for the talented attacker last summer, but the Frenchman decided to stay at his boyhood club.
Lyon are likely to approve his departure this winter. They have been given a provisional relegation from Ligue 2 with prohibition of transfers. The club will need to recoup losses by selling players in January or could be relegated to the second division of French football.
Fulham were willing to pay £12.7 million ahead for Cherki last summer, and Liverpool could sign him for a much lower price due to Lyon's financial problems. He would represent a bigger bargain signing compared to Chiesa, who has been injury prone.
Cherki has 2 goals and 3 assists in all competitions for Lyon this season. He can play on either wing or in the number 10 position. Slot could see him as an attacking midfielder. It is a position in play with constant rotation at the moment.
