Liverpool and PSG Set for Transfer Showdown Over Lyon Star Rayan Cherki Amid Financial Crisis

Liverpool and PSG aim at signing Lyon midfielder and prospect playmaker Rayan Cherki as the January transfer window draws near.

Lyon is currently facing severe financial problems and, together with the projected market value of €30 million, may be compelled to sell Rayan Cherki.

Cherki, 20, has been one of the standout talents at Lyon during his development. However, his stay at the club has been marked by inconsistency.

With Lyon facing the serious threat of relegation to Ligue 2 due to ongoing financial issues, the management is left with no choice but to offload key players. Cherki, alongside other stars like Ernest Nuamah, is proving to be an attractive asset as the club navigates its financial challenges.

Liverpool, PSG Keen On Rayan Cherki

There are speculations that Liverpool are keenly preparing to present themselves as firm favourites to sign up Cherki.

Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot is expected to bring more options to Liverpool, and the young star Cherki has all the attributes necessary for the Reds’ vibrant play.

The fee set at €30 million is within Liverpool’s range making the Frenchman a perfect fit for the Premier League side.

At the same time, PSG have been following Cherki for quite some time considering him to become one of the squad members.

The final call may go to Cherki, who is at a crucial juncture in his career. Liverpool could be the club that offers him the opportunity to grow under Slot in the very competitive English Premier League.

On the other hand, joining PSG would enable him to stay in Ligue 1, playing against the best team and other of Europe’s top teams in the process.

The effect is most visible with Lyon, which is in bad financial shape, and the outcome of the January transfer window may shed more light on that.

Regardless of which club Rayan Cherki decides to join Liverpool or Paris, his transfer could become a pivotal moment for the French team as it grapples with its issues.