Chelsea Make Approach for Rayan Cherki as Lyon Resolve to Keep Midfielder
Chelsea have made an approach to sign Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but the French club are determined to keep their prized attacking midfielder this summer. The 19-year-old has impressed for France at the Under-21 European Championship this summer, and Lyon are reportedly demanding at least £50m from Chelsea for the player.
Mauricio Pochettino has already bolstered his attacking options with the signings of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson this summer, but the club are still in the market for another new forward as Christian Pulisic is on the verge of joining AC Milan in a £20 million deal.
Chelsea’s Approach for Rayan Cherki
According to The Guardian, Chelsea have held talks with Lyon owner John Textor over the possibility of a deal for Cherki this summer. The 19-year-old scored four goals and registered six assists in Ligue 1 last season, and is seen as one of the most promising young players in Europe.
However, it’s claimed that Lyon are ‘determined’ to keep their prized attacking midfielder and would demand at least £50m from Chelsea. Speaking about his future last month, Cherki was unable to guarantee that he would remain at Lyon for another season.
“We don’t know yet how it will turn out,” Cherki said. “We don’t know yet which direction we’re going to take. I’m focused on next season for now. For now, I just want to play a good full season, even if we know that the truth of today is not necessarily that of tomorrow.”
Lyon Resolve to Keep Rayan Cherki
The French club are keen to keep Rayan Cherki this summer following Chelsea’s approach for the 19-year-old. Lyon are reportedly demanding at least £50m from Chelsea for the player, and are determined to keep their prized attacking midfielder.
Cherki has been one of France’s standout performers at the Under-21 European Championship this summer, and is seen as one of the most promising young players in Europe. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will be able to persuade Lyon to part with their star player this summer.
Conclusion
Chelsea have made an approach to sign Rayan Cherki from Lyon this summer, but the French club are determined to keep their prized attacking midfielder. Lyon are reportedly demanding at least £50m from Chelsea for the player, and it remains to be seen whether the Blues will be able to persuade them to part with their star player.