Team News: Manchester City leads Cherki s battle, but its first 22.5 million euros offer was rejected by Lyon

June 6 According to the "Team News", Lyon has no intention of accepting Manchester City's offer to Cherkey for 22.5 million euros, and they may need to compensate Cherkey for this reason.

Cherky made 44 appearances for Lyon in the 24-25 season, with 12 goals and 20 assists. Cherki and Lyon's contract expires in the summer of 2026. When he renewed his contract with the club in September last year, he set a transfer fee limit to facilitate his departure this summer. At that time, the two parties agreed that if Lyon refuses a offer of no less than 22.5 million euros for Cherki, the club will pay Cherki 3 million euros in accordance with the contract, and pay up to four periods.

Doormund offered a quotation of 22.5 million euros for Cherki during the winter window this year, but was rejected by Lyon. They believed that the quotation of Dortmund did not meet all the necessary conditions to trigger the above clause, so this clause is still valid, which also explains why Manchester City also made a quotation of 22.5 million euros this time. Manchester City currently has a clear lead in the deal, while they must complete negotiations with the players on their personal terms (the two sides are close to reaching an agreement, but there are still some details to be finalized).