According to Sacha Tavolieri, Manchester City remain confident of signing Rayan Cherki (21) from Lyon this summer despite seeing their first bid rejected by the Ligue 1 club. Talks remain open

Ever since Rayan Cherki put in a sparkling cameo performance for France in their 5-4 UEFA Nations League semi-final defeat to Spain, anticipation has built ahead of his expected move to Manchester

Rayan Cherki has said that his future will be decided after France’s Nations League third place play-off against Germany. Cherki is expected to leave Lyon this summer with a move to Manchester City reportedly at an advanced stage despite whispers of Liverpool potentially hijacking a move.