Newcastle United Are Interested In This French Star: Will It Be A Good Buy? | OneFootball

Newcastle United are actively working to acquire new talents to strengthen their squad for the next season. According to Fichajes, they are interested in signing Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki to bolster their attacking line. The player too is willing to leave the club.

The Ligue 1 club can consider selling the 20-year-old midfielder for a price not more than €25 million. Cherki had refused to move to Fulham in January as other major clubs are keen on acquiring his signature. Apart from the Magpies, Chelsea are also running behind his services.

Rayan Cherki is a talent to watch out

Rayan Cherki has emerged as one of the most promising talents in the French league. In a short span of time, he became an influential part of the main Lyon side. He has impressed everyone with his consistent display of performance.

Lyon’s French midfielder #18 Rayan Cherki controls the ball during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and FC Metz at The Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France on November 5, 2023. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)

Cherki has featured in 22 games this season so far, finding the back of the net twice and assisting three. He averages 1.6 shots, 1.4 key passes, and 2.2 dribbles per game. His strength lies in providing quality passes and creating goal-scoring opportunities (stats via whoscored).

The attacking midfielder has played in almost all the possible positions in the midfielder and the forward line. This shows his ability to adapt and perform different roles for the side. With time, he is only going to get better and can be a future star.

Should Newcastle United buy Rayan Cherki?

Newcastle United‘s interest in Rayan Cherki seems justified as the player is versatile and consistent. The price tag isn’t too high considering the potential he holds. If groomed well, he can serve the club for a long period of time and maybe cash in if the opportunity arises.

The Magpies need serious reinforcement as they are not having a good season so far. They are seventh in the domestic league with just 36 points in 24 games. Cherki’s addition will add a lot of value, especially in the attacking aspect.