Manchester City have reportedly completed their deal for Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyon ahead of their Club World Cup campaign this summer. The Sky Blues have utilised this new early transfer window to secure their signing before the competition starts,

Manchester City 's move for Lyon star Rayan Cherki will reportedly involve a player heading on loan in the opposite direction. The Blues are believed to have agreed a £36million package for the 21-year-old, with add-ons and extra conditions making it a complex deal.

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Man City have set their sights on Cherki as a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is close to joining Napoli after not being offered a new contract at the Etihad. Despite Phil Foden already being in the squad, Pep Guardiola has asked for another attacking midfielder to help his side move on from De Bruyne.

Transfer expert Romano has since revealed that Cherki is “in a rush” to join Pep Guardiola ’s side as he wants to represent the Premier League giants at the FIFA Club World Cup, which begins for City on June 18 with a group-stage fixture against Wydad AC.

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With Rayan Cherki starring for France on debut and a target for Man City, Adam Bate speaks to former Lyon coach Jean-Francois Vulliez to find out more about what makes him such a special talent. Will he be able to flourish further under Pep Guardiola?

Liverpool remain interested in Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki (21), according to Foot Mercato. The brand-new France international is reportedly the Reds’ plan B option behind Florian Wirtz. The Bayer