Manchester City are on the verge of securing one of Europe’s most promising young attacking players, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the club has reached a complete agreement on personal terms with Lyon star Rayan Cherki.
The 21-year-old French midfielder, considered one of the top emerging talents in Ligue 1, has been tracked by City for several months and now appears close to joining the Premier League champions.
Although Liverpool have also shown interest in Cherki, City currently lead the race for his signature this summer.
Cherki has approved a move to England, with his representatives having already finalized personal terms with Manchester City.
Eager to leave Lyon, Cherki is now waiting for City to submit an official offer to Olympique Lyonnais—a step expected to happen shortly.
Preliminary talks between the two clubs began over the weekend, laying the foundation for what could become a smooth transfer negotiation.
Lyon, aware of Cherki’s potential and widespread interest from other elite clubs, are open to discussions but are expected to demand a high transfer fee.
Having made his first-team debut at 16, Cherki has long been touted as a future star. Renowned for his dribbling skills and attacking flair, he has drawn comparisons to Riyad Mahrez, the former Manchester City winger.