According to Football London, Chelsea is intensifying its efforts to sign Rayan Cherki from Lyon as a potential replacement for Christian Pulisic.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The report suggests that Chelsea has been in direct contact with Cherki’s representatives in recent days, and Lyon has not completely ruled out a sale despite their desire to retain the talented teenager.
Chelsea has reportedly made a bid for the 19-year-old Frenchman, which Lyon is considering. Talks regarding personal terms are ongoing between Chelsea and Cherki’s representatives. PSG is also interested in signing Cherki, but Lyon would prefer to sell him to Chelsea rather than a domestic rival.
Cherki is said to be keen on a move to Chelsea and playing under Mauricio Pochettino. His personal terms are not expected to be a major obstacle, as he is currently earning a relatively modest salary of £28,000 per week. Chelsea has the financial means to offer him a significant increase if needed.
Once Chelsea and Lyon reach an agreement on the transfer fee, the deal is expected to progress quickly. Further developments regarding this potential transfer are worth monitoring.
