Rayan Cherki on Premier League Radar: Liverpool Among Clubs Circling Lyon Star

Lyon’s Jewel Finally Set to Depart

Rayan Cherki’s long-anticipated exit from Olympique Lyonnais looks inevitable this summer. At just 21, the versatile forward has registered an impressive 12 goals and 19 assists in 43 games, making this his standout season yet. His creativity and flair have finally caught wider attention—but not just from Ligue 1.

After a failed attempt to join Paris Saint-Germain and a flirtation with Borussia Dortmund that fell apart due to the lack of an agreement with Lyon, Cherki now appears destined for the Premier League.

Liverpool, City and Spurs Make Their Moves

According to Le Parisien, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur have all made enquiries. What’s notable here is not just the calibre of clubs interested but the cut-price fee they could secure him for: €22.5 million, a release clause agreed last summer when Cherki extended with Lyon.

That price tag is unlikely to last long, given Lyon’s ongoing financial troubles. As reported, if they fail to honour that exit agreement, it could trigger further sanctions. It’s now or never for buying clubs.

PSG Out, England In

Get French Football News confirmed PSG have pulled out of the race entirely, allegedly still smarting from last summer’s about-face. “He had agreed terms with PSG,” says Le Parisien, “but decided to join Dortmund at the last minute.” That misstep now leaves an open path for Premier League clubs.

Eyes on a Premier League Breakthrough

With English clubs circling, Cherki’s style—technical, daring, unpredictable—could light up the right team. But the question remains: which manager will take the gamble on turning raw flair into consistent impact?

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

Let’s be clear: this feels like agent-driven noise rather than a serious Liverpool move.

At €22.5 million, it’s undeniably a tempting price—almost too tempting not to have a sniff around. No doubt someone at the club has asked a few questions. But making an enquiry is a far cry from a concrete transfer bid. We’ve seen this dance before.

Cherki’s stats are solid, but what doesn’t get mentioned enough is his inconsistent off-the-ball work. That’s not something Arne Slot is likely to tolerate. The Dutchman’s pressing systems demand work-rate, positioning, and tactical discipline—none of which scream “Cherki” right now.

If Harvey Elliott were to be sold (and there’s no strong sign of that), then perhaps a creative hole might appear that Cherki could fill. But at present, it’s hard to see how he fits into Slot’s approach. Unless there’s a complete overhaul of the attacking options, this feels more like opportunistic PR than recruitment strategy.

In short: unless something changes drastically, don’t hold your breath. Cherki may end up in England, but Anfield? Unlikely.