Liverpool Face Difficult Negotiations Over Transfer Fee For Rayan Cherki

Liverpool could increase their activity in the upcoming transfer windows, as the reds are reportedly interested in Lyon star, Rayan Cherki.

Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Target Rayan Cherki

The Frenchman has become a hot prospect in Europe after his performances for Lyon and he could become available in the upcoming transfer window.

This comes after Lyon were handed a ‘provisional relegation’ due to financial issues and the club will need to raise funds to avoid this fate.

Liverpool have reportedly been alerted by this news and are now in contact with the French side over a fee for the young midfielder.

Arne Slot has not made many signings as Liverpool manager, only adding Federico Chiesa to his 2024/25 squad and signing Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili who will join at the beginning of next season.

Despite this lack of recruitment, the Dutchman has made a superb start to life as Liverpool boss after replacing Jurgen Klopp.

The Reds sit top of the Premier League after 11 matches, conceding just six goals and boasting a five point lead over Manchester City – leaving them as favourites to win the league on UK betting sites.

Their form in Europe has been faultless, winning their first four matches, conceding one goal and sitting top of the new Champions League table format.

A move for Cherki has reportedly got off the ground, with Slot and the Liverpool board being in agreement over the Frenchman’s ability.

There could be an issue over a transfer fee, as Lyon have set their asking price at around £24.9 million but may ask for around £30m.

Lyon need to raise around £91m to balance their books and avoid any chance of being relegated to Ligue 2 – meaning they may have to compromise on a transfer fee.

Lyon President, John Textor, spoke about Cherki’s situation, saying: “He should stay in January but it’s up to Rayan, he decides what he wants to do.”