Tottenham offered chance to sign skilful Lyon attacker amid Solanke injury

Tottenham Hotspur have been presented with an unexpected opportunity to secure the services of Olympique Lyonnais star Rayan Cherki in the January transfer window.

Tottenham aiming to reinforce Ange Postecoglou’s squad

Tottenham Hotspur entered the January transfer window with a clear intent to strengthen their squad for Ange Postecoglou as they aim to recover from an inconsistent campaign under the Australian manager.

Earlier in the window, chairman Daniel Levy was reportedly close to securing a loan deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani.

However, the player opted for a move to Juventus, leaving Tottenham with an unfulfilled need to bolster their attacking options. With limited time remaining in the window, the club has turned its focus elsewhere.

Rayan Cherki offered to Tottenham Hotspur

According to sources from GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Olympique Lyonnais star Rayan Cherki during the January transfer window.

The 21-year-old was widely expected to depart Lyon last summer, with interest from clubs such as Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Borussia Dortmund.

Despite negotiations, no agreement was reached, and Cherki remained at his boyhood club. However, the situation has drastically changed, as Lyon are now grappling with financial difficulties.

According to the outlet, Lyon’s provisional relegation to Ligue 2 due to breaches of financial regulations has put the club under immense pressure to raise funds quickly.

This has opened the door for Tottenham to potentially capitalise on the situation, with Cherki’s exit now appearing not only plausible but also necessary for the French side to stabilise their finances.

Could Rayan Cherki transform the Spurs attack?

Statistically, Rayan Cherki has been a standout performer for Olympique Lyonnais in the 2024/25 season, despite the club’s struggles on and off the pitch.

He is a player who brings both goals and creativity – in 19 appearances (13 starts), Cherki has accumulated 1,134 minutes of game time, scoring five goals and providing seven assists.

Whether Tottenham will move decisively to secure Cherki’s signature remains uncertain, but his profile as a versatile forward capable of playing across multiple positions aligns perfectly with the type of player Postecoglou has sought to bring into his high-energy, attack-focused system.

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