Rayan Cherki’s future at Olympique Lyonnais is hanging in the balance, with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain emerging as the front-runners for his signature.
The 21-year-old winger has enjoyed a breakthrough season, netting five goals and registering seven assists in just 17 matches after a rocky start to the campaign. His form follows a tumultuous contract saga, which saw him initially sidelined before agreeing to a one-year extension with Lyon.
However, with the club’s precarious financial situation following a provisional relegation to Ligue 2, Lyon may be forced to cash in on Cherki in January.
Despite the player’s desire to remain until the end of the season, Lyon’s €30 million price tag could be met by either PSG or Liverpool, both of whom are reportedly eager to secure the promising attacker. While Lyon’s hierarchy is determined to keep Cherki, the prospect of a big-money sale remains a strong possibility, as the club seeks to bolster its coffers for the upcoming year.
