Fulham are looking to acquire the services of 20-year-old Lyon sensation Rayan Cherki before the end of deadline day.
According to a report by the Daily Mail, Fulham are eyeing up a late move for Rayan Cherki. The two clubs are discussing a deal worth £30 million that will see the 20-year-old sensation move to the Premier League before the transfer window shuts.
Rayan Cherki and his Journey So Far
Cherki has been on the radar of multiple English clubs for a while now. The 20-year-old joined the Lyon academy back in 2010. He went up the ranks at some pace. The French youth international made his first-team debut for Lyon in 2019 and was promoted to the senior squad the following year.
The attacking midfielder already has over 100 appearances for the French club. He played an integral role in helping them bounce back and finish seventh last time out. While the 20-year-old has been doing his bit, things are not going according to plan for Lyon this term.
They are fighting for survival and have already had three different managers. Les Gones feel the only way out is by reinforcing their team before the end of the window. As a result, they are ready to sacrifice their homegrown star for £30 million.
Lyon need financial aid to complete the signing of Orel Mangala from Nottingham Forest and Said Benrahma from West Ham. The departure of Cherki will bring in substantial funds that could be used to help them survive the drop.
Fulham Want Rayan Cherki
Fulham are the ones interested in signing the 20-year-old on deadline day. While their priority is to complete the signing of a new striker, they are also looking at other options available, and Cherki seems to be quite an interesting option given the kind of potential he has.
The Cottagers have already approached Lyon in an attempt to sign the French youth international. The attacking midfielder will surely bolster Fulham’s attack. But it won’t be easy for them to complete this deal before the window shuts. However, it is one to keep an eye on.
