Transfer expert Romano has since revealed that Cherki is “in a rush” to join Pep Guardiola ’s side as he wants to represent the Premier League giants at the FIFA Club World Cup, which begins for City on June 18 with a group-stage fixture against Wydad AC.

Rayan Cherki could soon become the third new arrival at City this summer and he has received praise from Kylian Mbappe

With Rayan Cherki starring for France on debut and a target for Man City, Adam Bate speaks to former Lyon coach Jean-Francois Vulliez to find out more about what makes him such a special talent. Will he be able to flourish further under Pep Guardiola?

Cherki's goal was box office, flicking the ball up on the edge of the penalty area and arrowing it into the corner. The 21-year-old has caught the eye for Lyon this season and was rewarded by Dider Deschamps with his senior international bow. Plenty more caps will surely follow.

Pep Guardiola could call his mercurial wingers at 3am to talk about football, which will mean Lyon’s Rayan Cherki will feel right at home. talkSPORT understands that the French playmaker is

An exciting midfielder has publicly discussed negotiations for him to move to the Etihad, though his current club are not making the transfer easy.

Manchester City target Rayan Cherki spoke about his future after an entertaining cameo in France's 5-4 defeat to Spain

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