The DNCG struck hard by sanctioning Olympique Lyonnais! Banned from recruiting for the next transfer window, OL, which has seen its payroll controlled, risks relegation to Ligue 2 at the end of the season. The owner of the Rhone club, John Textor, will therefore have to prove that he is capable of absorbing the enormous debt of more than 500 million euros.
The situation is therefore critical in Lyon, and the winter transfer window will undoubtedly be lively in terms of departures. If Textor wanted to reassure Lyon supporters by indicating that Pierre Sage's squad would not be dismantled, we can safely say that the OL coach could lose at least one or two important players in January.
Among the players who could leave Olympique Lyonnais, there is notably Rayan Cherki. Even if Textor announced that the latter would probably not leave Lyon during the next transfer window, a good offer could change the situation. And given the great rise in power of Cherki over the past several weeks, the suitors are starting to become more and more numerous.
According to Sky Sports, a Premier League leader has already positioned himself to welcome the French international to the Espoirs. Indeed, Liverpool would be very interested in Rayan Cherki, in order to compensate for the departure of Mohamed Salah at the end of the season.
Under contract until 2026 at Olympique Lyonnais, Rayan Cherki is valued at 20 million euros by the Transfermarkt site. Given his contractual situation and the financial problems of Eagle Group, the Rhone club will not be able to hope for more for the native of Lyon.
A January sale of Rayan Cherki with a loan to OL until the end of the season? That would definitely be the best deal.
