According to Fichajes.net, Liverpool have submitted an offer of €20 million for Olympique Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki, who is also a Chelsea target. The Merseyside club has been monitoring the 21-year-old for a while as they are keen to bolster their attacking options.
Cherki, who rose through the ranks of Lyon’s academy, is known for his creativity and ability to dribble past opponents. He was promoted to the senior team in 2020. He has scored three goals and provided three assists in 14 appearances for the Ligue 1 club this term.
Olympique Lyon were handed a provisional relegation from Ligue 1 at the end of the season in November due to their financial situation. Consequently, the club has been forced to consider the sale of some of its key players to recoup some funds and forestall the woe that awaits them. Rayan Cherki is one of the players that Les Gones have identified for sale to help improve their financial situation.
The midfielder is, however, highly rated across Europe, and it is not surprising that the Merseyside club are interested in him. There have been multiple interests in Cherki from several European heavyweights. Meanwhile, Arne Slot’s side has taken further steps to beat other suitors for the player by tabling a monetary offer for Lyon.
The French outfit had reportedly slapped a price tag of £29 million on Cherki, which is a few bucks above the proposal of the Merseyside club. Rayan Cherki’s contract with Lyon will expire in 2026, and his current market value is the same as Liverpool’s offer, as per Transfermarkt.
Liverpool ready to table €80 million for Athletic Bilbao star – Reports
In another report, the Reds are reportedly keen to strengthen their title hopes with another major signing in the January transfer window. They are currently sitting at the summit of the Premier League table with 34 points after 13 games. They are nine points ahead of second-placed Arsenal and 11 points ahead of reigning champions Manchester City in fifth.
According to Fichajes.net, Liverpool are prepared to offer around €80 million to sign in-form Athletic Club midfielder Oihan Sancet. Sancet is flying high this season, having already scored eight goals in 15 appearances across competitions. The player’s versatility in midfield, combined with a goal-scoring instinct, has made him one of the most sought-after players in Spanish football.
While Oihan Sancet is one of Bilbao’s most prized assets, the abovementioned source claimed that the Spanish club will find it hard to reject that whopping offer from Liverpool. The player’s current market value is €40 million as per Transfermarkt.
Edited by Aditya Singh