Manchester City reportedly eager to sign 21-year-old French Lyon star for 40 million euros before the Club World Cup

Manchester City has reportedly signed winger Cherkie from Lyon. According to reports, Manchester City has been paying attention to him since May this year and has now reached a transfer fee agreement with the Ligue 1 team.

According to David Ornstein of Athletics, Manchester City will pay £33.7 million to sign the Frenchman from Lyon. Manchester City has agreed to the 21-year-old's personal terms and he is expected to join this week.

report added that Manchester City is eager to close the deal before the club's World Cup window closed on Tuesday, June 10. The report added that Arn Slott flew to France to have direct talks with Cherki, but they have now decided to focus on Florian Werz. The Reds are reportedly negotiating with Leverkusen for Werz, and they were rejected by the Bundesliga team for a £113 million offer.

The 21-year-old Frenchman scored 12 goals and assisted 20 times last season, including one goal each in the UEFA semi-final loss to Manchester United.

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson urged Liverpool to sign Cherki before Manchester City

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson was interviewed by Football Insider earlier this month, urging Liverpool to sign Cherki. He claimed that the French were ideal for the Reds and that he would not be as valuable as Florian Werz. He said:

"It's possible - why can't they sign both?" If Diaz leaves, if other players leave, Liverpool may be in a position, and you look at 21-year-old Cherki, it would be a fantastic investment. Lyon – We know their financial problems in Ligue 1. This may not be an overpriced deal for Liverpool. His contract expires in 2026, so everything adds up, they have financial problems in France; considering the length of the player contract, his age, everything adds up.

"If they get him this summer, it would be a great signing. It's obvious that he's a player Arne Slot likes, and he went to see him in person, which immediately gave you a signal that they want to sign him. For Woz, we know what a talent he is growing up. He was highly touted as one of the best young players in Europe last season, and he certainly lived up to that potential. He would spend a lot of money on you - Cherki, not that much."

According to GOAL, Manchester City has agreed to introduce Wolves' Rayan Aït-Nouri and AC Milan star Reindes.

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