Liverpool and Manchester City have fought for Premier League titles for most of their recent seasons, but this time they were able to compete for the same player.
Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola are working to add quality to their respective teams this summer.
Liverpool has already been able to sign Jeremy Fripon and is currently working on a deal to sign Florian Wiltz and Milos Kerkez, but City is busy with AC Milan’s Tijani Rayjun putting strength into the midfielder with a major target.
Liverpool faces competition with Man City
Lyon’s Rayan Cherki is another player targeted by Man City and reportedly agreed to personal terms for his move to Etihad Stadium.
However, things could change soon, as Liverpool is also interested in signing him.
According to Athletic, the slots have personally strengthened Liverpool’s interest in Lyon Starcherki.
In a bold move highlighting the club’s intentions, the Liverpool head coach reportedly shortened his vacation to travel to southern France for a face-to-face meeting with the 21-year-old attacker.
His performance in the 2024/25 season, particularly his outstanding show in the Europa League with Manchester United, has solidified his reputation as one of League One’s most promising players, having won the net twice.
Rayan Cherki is approaching the Premier League move
Although it has not yet been agreed, Liverpool is said to be doing due diligence behind the scenes, monitoring multiple attack options to build a team that can compete in all aspects.
Cherki could be the next name to see what’s adapting to the transformative summer at Anfield.
Premier League Giants Liverpool and Man City are set to face each other in the race to sign the talented young French star who has recently been called out to the French national team.
Not Wirtz or Kerkez: The Summer Signature of Liverpool’s “Dream” is named by journalists