Liverpool seek cut-price deal to sign Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyon
Liverpool They are sitting very comfortably in the first division and champions league classification, as Arne Slot has done wonders with a limited squad. It is fair to say that the Reds' squad does not have as many options as the coach would probably like, especially in midfield, so a signing in January cannot be ruled out.
It seems that Liverpool are aligning their objectives as According to Caught OffsideThe Reds are interested in signing Olympique Lyon star Rayan Cherki next year.
The 21-year-old was slapped with a £25m price tag recently, but his club's provisional relegation to Ligue 2 as a result of a poor financial situation means they could be prepared to part with him for £17m in the winter window, according to the report.
Alternatively, Cherki's contract ends next summer, so he would be available as a free agent after the season ends. He is a versatile option in the final third, who can play on either wing other than the number 10. He also previously played the central midfield role, so would give Slot plenty of options if he moved to Anfield. .
Cherki would be a brilliant player in the squad
Rayan Cherki would be a great player for Liverpool's squad. Federico Chiesa transfer Juventus' move to Merseyside has not worked out as well as both parties would have liked, with a return to Serie A being discussed for the Italy international just months into his Anfield career.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah has cast new doubts about his future by revealing that no contract offer has been made to him. The Egyptian is out of contract next summer and, with a new deal yet to be agreed, Liverpool need to plan for his possible exit.
Cherki is capable of producing a reasonable amount of goals and assists per season from the flanks or as a number 10, and his production should only improve playing for Liverpool under a manager like Slot.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool are willing to accelerate their interest in Cherki and make an offer to sign him in January, or whether they are happy enough to wait until the summer to bring him in as a free agent.
