Manchester United, Tottenham Receive Bad News as 19-Assist Playmaker Told to Join PSG | OneFootball

PSG are among the clubs closely monitoring Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki ahead of the summer transfer window.

The 21-year-old has been in exceptional form this season, scoring 12 goals and providing 19 assists in 43 total appearances, making him one of Europe’s most in-demand players.

Manchester United are one of several Premier League clubs monitoring Cherki, per Graeme Bailey of TBR Football. Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United are also said to be keeping tabs on the French playmaker.

The interest isn’t limited to England. Bayern Munich and PSG are also back in the mix, with both clubs impressed by Cherki’s recent run and considering a move in the coming months.

Moreover, Cherki was asked about the possibility of joining PSG—and he didn’t shy away from the idea. In fact, he hinted that a move to the French capital would be something he’d welcome.

“Would I feel good in a locker room with these boys from PSG? Oh yes absolutely, I know them all,” Cherki said. “Ousmane & Bradley are good friends of mine. When you have good chemistry on the pitch, it shows off off the pitch too.”

Rayan Cherki told to make PSG move this summer

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Amid the rumors linking Cherki away from OL, RMC Sport’s Florent Gautreau urged the Frenchman to head to the French capital for one major reason.

“Cherki to PSG, I’m ready to believe it,” Gautreau said. “He needs to be guided, and with Luis Enrique, he could fit into a team game where he has to defend and do more than just shine for a few minutes per match.”

Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign Rayan Cherki, according to a recent report from The Mirror. Several clubs are chasing the 20-year-old, but Manchester United reportedly lead the race to secure his signature.

Cherki could be available for around £20 million, with United viewing the French midfielder as a promising addition to strengthen their attack.