Manchester United target Rayan Cherki has agreed to join local rivals Manchester City after an agreement was struck for the attacking midfielder, Fabrizio Romano reveals.Cherki, 21, has emerged as

Manchester City expect to clinch a deal to sign Lyon forward Rayan Cherki, sources told ESPN. The 21-year-old, who impressed in his international debut for France against Spain on Thursday, is set to arrive in a €40 million ($45.6 million) deal, including bonuses, and sign a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.

After reports of Tijjani Reijnders completing his medical, Man City are now said to have reached an agreement with Olympique Lyonnais to sign Rayan Cherki. Cherki has attracted attention with his performances for Lyon in the 2024-25 season, registering 12 goals and 20 assists in 44 appearances across competitions.