According to Florian Plettenberg, RB Leipzig are pushing to sign Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Rayan Cherki.
It has previously been reported that Dani Olmo’s move from Leipzig to Barcelona is a done deal, with the Spanish midfielder just required to undergo his medical and sign his contract with the Catalan club.
This has left Die Roten Bullen in a position where they need to find a replacement for the 26-year-old playmaker, and as already covered by Get German Football News, they have identified Cherki as their ideal successor.
Borussia Dortmund had previously looked to complete a deal for the Frenchman earlier on in the transfer window, but ultimately a deal with Lyon broke down.
This has allowed Leipzig to make the 20-year-old theirs, and it is believed they will meet Lyon’s asking price of €15 million with €2 million in future add-ons.
Personal terms between Cherki and Die Roten Bullen are yet to be agreed upon; however, talks are ongoing.
It is understood that Leipzig are also monitoring Johan Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven and Francisco Conceição from Porto, should a deal for the midfielder fall through.
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