Man City Cherki Deal: £33.7m Transfer from Lyon Close?
Manchester City Eyes rayan Cherki, bolstering Forward Role
Updated June 10, 2025
Manchester City is on the verge of securing Lyon forward Rayan Cherki, 21, to enhance their attacking role. the deal for Cherki, who recently debuted for France against Spain, is valued at €40 million, including bonuses. He is expected to sign a five-year contract.
A medical examination is scheduled for tuesday. There is optimism that Cherki will be available for Pep Guardiola’s squad before the FIFA Club World Cup. The team is scheduled to travel to florida this week for training camp, with their first game against Wydad AC in Philadelphia on June 18.
Cherki, having scored 29 goals in 185 appearances for Lyon, is anticipated to be City’s third summer signing. Other clubs in England and Germany showed interest, but Guardiola’s discussions swayed the forward.
In other moves, wolves left back Rayan Aït-nouri has agreed to a transfer and completed a medical. An declaration is expected Monday.Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is also set to join City for a reported €55 million. He has been granted permission by the Netherlands camp to undergo a medical and finalize his contract. Aït-Nouri and Reijnders are expected to be part of guardiola’s squad for the Club World Cup, further defining their role within the team.
Meanwhile, Manchester City confirmed that goalkeeper Scott carson, 39, has departed following the expiration of his contract. He made two appearances in six years.
What’s next
With Cherki, Aït-Nouri, and reijnders expected to join, Manchester City is strategically enhancing key roles within the squad as they prepare for upcoming competitions.