Sky Sports - Man Utd in talks to sign winger involved in 32 goals this term
Manchester United want to sign Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki and have held talks with the French club over a potential summer deal, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Patrick Berger.
The Red Devils met with the Ligue 1 club in the quarter-finals of the Europa League and they used the opportunity to hold face-to-face talks, but they will face competition from Borussia Dortmund for the services of the 21-year-old, while Liverpool have also been credited with some interest.
Cherki impressed against Man United, scoring twice across both legs, but their failure to qualify for the Champions League next season after losing the final of the Europa League to Tottenham Hotspur last night could deal a huge blow on their chances of landing the Frenchman.
The Lyon star was involved in 32 goals this season after weighing in with 12 goals and 20 assists in 44 appearances across all competitions, and he has confirmed that he wants to leave this summer.
The versatile attacker was on fire this term, making the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year having emerged as the Europa League top assist provider, Ligue 1 top assist provider and Ligue 1 dribbler of the year, and Man United could do with such a player in their ranks.
However, convincing Cherki to join his squad rebuilding project next season could be tricky for Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim as his club has no European football to offer.
They are currently 16th in the Premier League ahead of the final round of games for 2024-25 on Sunday, and some of their summer transfer targets could develop cold feet after their woeful season underlined the scale of rebuilding Man United need going forward.
The Old Trafford club remain one of the biggest sides on the planet, but they have largely been an average side since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013, and they are no longer as attractive to the best players in the world as they once were.
Article written by Alani .