Rayan Cherki
23-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cherki joined City from Lyon this summer in a move that has much of Europe talking about the possibilities, linking an already prolific goal scorer and ball distributor with an already loaded squad. He expects to take some of the Kevin De Bruyne role, but it's almost impossible to be that direct of a replacement. He recorded 31 goal contributions between Europa League and Ligue 1 play last season and his creative numbers have been compared to the best in Europe. The biggest question in his first season will be if the minutes are consistently available to him. City are deep at every position if everyone stays healthy, and there's no guarantee frequent starts will be available for Cherki.
Creates one chance off bench
Cherki had one tackle (one won) in Monday's 3-0 win against Iraq.
ANALYSIS
Cherki checked in during the 68th minute as part of a double switch alongside Desire Doue, replacing Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele after manager Didier Deschamps began rotating with the result already in hand. He entered with France comfortably ahead 3-0 and their place in the Round of 32 already secured following the Ballon d'Or winner's third goal of the night. Cherki created one chance and won one tackle, and France will now shift their focus to a Group I showdown against Norway on June 26, a match where he could earn a start to give Dembele a breather.
Cherki checked in during the 68th minute as part of a double switch alongside Desire Doue, replacing Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele after manager Didier Deschamps began rotating with the result already in hand. He entered with France comfortably ahead 3-0 and their place in the Round of 32 already secured following the Ballon d'Or winner's third goal of the night. Cherki created one chance and won one tackle, and France will now shift their focus to a Group I showdown against Norway on June 26, a match where he could earn a start to give Dembele a breather.
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Will start from bench
Cherki is slated to start from the bench for France at the 2026 World Cup, according to the Touchline.
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Ready to shine on biggest stage
Cherki has been named in France's World Cup squad and heads into his first senior World Cup as one of the most exciting young talents in European football.
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Five crosses off bench
Cherki had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.
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Assist off bench
Cherki assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Crystal Palace.
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Records assist
Cherki assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Monday's 3-3 draw against Everton.
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Lyon reject initial approach
Lyon have rejected Manchester City's offer for Cherki, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Deutschland.
ANALYSIS
Cherki is one of the top targets for Manchester City this summer, and the Citizens are looking to complete a move for the French star before the start of the FIFA Club World Cup. For that to happen, though, City must deliver a better offer since Lyon aren't likely to part ways with their star playmaker easily. Negotiations between the two clubs are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
Cherki is one of the top targets for Manchester City this summer, and the Citizens are looking to complete a move for the French star before the start of the FIFA Club World Cup. For that to happen, though, City must deliver a better offer since Lyon aren't likely to part ways with their star playmaker easily. Negotiations between the two clubs are expected to continue in the coming weeks.