Overview

• Manchester City has made first contact with Olympique Lyon to negotiate a summer move for the 21-year-old winger.
• Lyon has raised its asking price to €40 million, nearly double the figure Borussia Dortmund proposed earlier this year.
• Borussia Dortmund has pursued Cherki for over a year and remains his preferred destination despite financial limitations.
• Cherki enjoyed a standout 2024-25 season with 12 goals and 20 assists in 44 appearances for Lyon.
• City’s interest is partly driven by Kevin De Bruyne’s potential departure and the collapse of their pursuit of Florian Wirtz.