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Rayan Cherki to Man City twist! Lyon reject first offer from Pep Guardiola's side as second bid prepared for France star

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<p>According to journalist<a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1930954923903991967" target="_blank"> Florian Plettenberg</a>, Lyon have turned down City's first bid for Cherki but a second offer is now being prepared. He adds that the 21-year-old is waiting for an agreement between the two teams and is relaxed about the situation.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Cherki appeared to say his move from Lyon to City is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/rayan-cherki-confirms-impending-manchester-city-move-stunning-cameo-france-5-4-nations-league-loss-spain/bltd2a04c1aa90b2f70#csa496a088b41d926d" target="_blank">"getting done"</a> following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/france-player-ratings-vs-spain-nations-league-semi-final-ibrahima-konate-clement-lenglet-lamine-yamal-nico-williams/blt5bce8560e2f9f505" target="_blank">France's 5-4 Nations League loss to Spain</a> on Thursday. The right winger, who can also play as an attacking midfielder, has reportedly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/lyon-s-rayan-cherki-agrees-personal-terms-with-man-city-pep-guardiola-kevin-de-bruyne-successor/blt79922cb1e8d8d4e3">agreed personal terms&nbsp;with</a> the Premier League side so it may just be a matter of time before he heads to the Etihad.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Cherki, who could be a possible successor to all-time City great <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-forced-out-man-city-pep-guardiola-club-decision-not-easy/blte472a6395e704596#csddc5ac8c22d24d13" target="_blank">Kevin De Bruyne</a>, has enjoyed a stellar season for Lyon, scoring 12 goals and adding 20 assists in all competitions for the Ligue 1 outfit.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Cherki, who is said to have a £25 million ($34m) release clause in his Lyon contract (which expires in 2026), could feature for France on Sunday against Germany in the Nations League third/fourth place play-off.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Rayan Cherki to Man City twist! Lyon reject first offer from Pep Guardiola's side as second bid prepared for France star | Goal.com

Lyon have reportedly rejected Manchester City&apos;s first offer for France star Rayan Cherki.

Rayan Cherki to Man City twist! Lyon reject first offer from Pep Guardiola&apos;s side as second bid prepared for France star

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