Arsenal and Liverpool are just two of the Premier League clubs eyeing Lyon star Rayan Cherki ahead of the summer transfer window, along with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
TBR Football sources recently confirmed that Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Man United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are all eyeing Cherki.
The Gunners and the Reds are likely to be busy in the summer transfer window in order to strengthen their ranks.
Arsenal fell short of the Premier League title as Liverpool clinched top spot, and the Gunners will be eager to go all the way next season.
Meanwhile, Arne Slot’s charges will want to compete on multiple fronts next year after a disappointing Champions League campaign.
Now, a report has emerged claiming Cherki has decided which Premier League club he’d rather join.
Rayan Cherki reportedly decides he wants Liverpool move
Rayan Cherki has apparently decided that he wants to link up with Liverpool this summer, according to GiveMeSport.
The report claims the race is still open for Premier League clubs, with Cherki’s camp having been in tough with a host of clubs.
The likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United and Manchester City have all reportedly been sounded out.
However, the report claims that Cherki already decided that he would be eager to head to Anfield.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards | Minutes |
| Ligue 1 | 27 | 8 | 10 | 3 | – | 1.843′ |
| Europa League | 12 | 4 | 8 | 1 | – | 916′ |
| Coupe de France | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 135′ |
| Total 24/25: | 41 | 12 | 19 | 5 | – | 2.894′ |
Could Arsenal and other suitors still beat Liverpool in Rayan Cherki pursuit?
Arsenal fans need not be too disappointed just yet, as the race for the £25million man is still open.
Indeed, the report claimed Liverpool and Arsenal would both be the most enticing destinations for Cherki.
It is also claimed that there is some scepticism over whether Slot is prepared to grant Cherki his wish.
‘The Dutch tactician is pushing to make stringent personality checks and seeking very specific traits when considering his options in the transfer market,’ they wrote.
In addition, Tottenham are said to have a ‘genuine interest’ in Cherki and could challenge Liverpool if they step up their interest.
It has been reported that Cherki is not interested in joining Fulham, Crystal Palace or West Ham, who have also been circling.
“Rayan is one of the best in every statistic in Europe,” Lyon manager Pierre Sage recently told The Athletic.
Cherki would be a superb signing for any Premier League club – and it’s set to be an exciting race for his services.
