Manchester City Ready to Sign Rayan Cherki from Lyon

According to The Telegraph, Manchester City is preparing an official bid for Rayan Cherki, the Olympique Lyonnais attacking midfielder who is widely expected to leave Groupama Stadium this summer.

The 21-year-old has drawn interest from several top clubs across Europe, with reports suggesting that his release clause is valued between £20–25 million. Liverpool and Chelsea have also previously monitored the player.

Napoli revive interest in Garnacho

Elsewhere in transfer news, Napoli is looking to rekindle its interest in Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United. The Serie A side is seeking a new winger, with PSG’s Lee Kang-In listed as an alternative target.

Slot determined to keep Gakpo at Liverpool

New Liverpool manager Arne Slot is reportedly set to reject any advances from Bayern Munich for Cody Gakpo. The 26-year-old Dutch forward is seen as a crucial figure in Liverpool’s squad, with a minimum valuation of £75 million.

Barcelona in talks with Frenkie de Jong

Meanwhile, Barcelona is pushing to extend Frenkie de Jong’s contract before June 30. Sporting director Deco is currently in discussions with the player’s representatives over a potential salary reduction to help ease the club’s financial pressure.

Jordan Henderson weighing options

Veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson is being targeted by multiple Premier League and Serie A clubs. The 34-year-old still has a one-year extension clause with Ajax, but a final decision is expected later this month.