Rayan Cherki: Lyon’s Offensive Gem Drawing Interest from Europe’s Biggest Clubs

French midfielder Rayan Cherki (21) from Lyon has emerged this season as one of the most intriguing young offensive talents in European football. According to FBref data—comparing him to positional peers in the top five European leagues, the Champions League, and the Europa League over the last 365 days, based on 1761 minutes played—it’s clear why clubs like Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, West Ham, Atalanta, Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern, and Napoli are reportedly vying for his signature. It’s estimated that he could be acquired for around 22 million euros—a true bargain for a player of his potential.

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