Liverpool and Chelsea are keen on signing the Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki.
According to a report from Fichajes, the two English clubs have submitted an offer of around €20 million for the French attacker and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.
Lyon will be under pressure to sell the player in the coming weeks, especially after being handed provisional relegation to the second division of French football. Meanwhile, the attacker will be keen on an exit as well. He will want to compete at the highest level and moving to the Premier League will be an exciting opportunity for him.
Liverpool need to add more quality and depth to their attacking unit and Cherki would be a quality addition. He is capable of operating as a winger as well as a central attacking midfielder. He will add goals and creativity to the Liverpool attack. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
The reported €20 million fee seems reasonable for a player of his quality, especially under the current circumstances. Lyon are under pressure to sell the player and clubs will hope to sign him for a knockdown price. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Chelsea keen on Rayan Cherki
Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking to add more quality to their attacking unit as well. They could certainly use a player who will help create goalscoring opportunities for their attacking players. Cherki would be a superb long-term investment for them. For the reported €20 million offer, he could prove to be a major bargain. It remains to be seen whether Lyon is prepared to sanction his departure when the transfer window reopens in January.
Meanwhile, the French attacker is highly rated across Europe and he is expected to develop into a world-class player with the right guidance. Liverpool and Chelsea will be able to provide him with the platform to showcase his abilities at the highest level. They have a proven track record when it comes to nurturing young players as well. They could help Cherki fulfil his tremendous potential.
