Rayan Cherki, 21-year-old striker from Olympique Lyonnais under contract until 2026 following his extension last summer, was announced among the concrete targets of Paris Saint-Germain for the summer transfer window. Then the player seemed close to Borussia Dortmund, without this coming to fruition. The rumor is now returning of Parisian interest for the winter. It is The Team who took stock of this issue this Friday.
« Privately, the Lyon leaders assure that they want to keep their player until the end of the season in order to keep the best possible team to give themselves a chance of qualifying for the Champions League. The ambition is laudable but it risks coming up against the principles of reality, and in particular the obligation for OL to sell in the next transfer window.
The 21-year-old Lyonnais has an absolute dream: Real Madrid, but it's a little early. Liverpool would have taken information. The player is sensitive to the performance of the French Bundesliga, a land of playing time and progress. Paris SG could also return to the charge because Luis Campos likes the player. If he maintains this level, he and OL will have offers. His contractual situation and his current form value him at around €25 million. »
We remain cautious, there is nothing concrete and many players are mentioned in PSG's sights (as usual). So it's difficult to see clearly. Clearly, not everyone will be recruited. There won't even be a start for everyone and Cherki may well be one of those players to leave out.
But a possible attempt, if the opportunity arises, cannot be ruled out either. He is a versatile young talent to grow, it fits the project. It may also depend on the price, other possibilities and Cherki's state of mind. If he really thinks about Real Madrid, PSG may not want to relive such a soap opera.
