Man City are eying French superstar with 28 goal contributions as cheaper alternative for Florian Wirtz. The player is likely to be available in the summer transfer window.
City are set for a major summer overhaul. Pep Guardiola has already starter a squad rebuilt in January. The Sky Blues can be seen parting ways with many of their current players. There is a new addition expected in attacking unit.
Kevin De Bruyne will leave City this summer as a free agent. In addition, Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish can also get sold. This will force Guardiola to sign a versatile attacker. Their top priority is German wonderkid Florian Wirtz.
However, it will prove very hard for City to sign Wirtz. The 21 year old can cost as high as €150 million. City are already on the verge of breaching PSR. In addition, there are also reports of Wirtz signing new contract with Bayer Leverkusen.
Man City view French star as Wirtz alternative
According to Football Transfers, City are showing interest in Rayan Cherki. They view him as a cheaper alternative for Florian Wirtz. Cherki is likely to be made available in the summer window. In addition, he will cost only between €30 million to €40 million due to his contract situation.
Firstly, Cherki came up through the academy of Lyon and has established himself as a regular starter. In addition, he is one of the best versatile attackers in Ligue 1. This season, he has played 37 games and has registered 10 goals along with 18 assists.
Cherki can play as right winger, left winger, attacking midfielder and central midfielder. Hence, he can be a perfect fit in the plans of Pep Guardiola. In addition, his age will make him long-term investment. Lyon will try to sell him for higher price which will help them to avoid getting relegated to Ligue 2.
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