Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is visible during a Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Image) Nottingham, UK – February 26: Arsenal manager during a Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC on February 26, 2025 in Nottingham, UK. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Image)
Arsenal will be interested in signing Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki at the end of the season and will face competition with Manchester City.
The 21-year-old has linked his move to move away from the outfit at the end of the season, and the move to Arsenal might be interesting to him. They were one of the largest clubs in the world and were able to provide him with a platform to fight for the trophy.
The players have been linked to Manchester United for the past few weeks. The French attackers are also on Liverpool’s radar.
Arsenal could use more creativity and goals in the middle, and the 21-year-old could be a long-term investment for them. He could potentially be available in the summer for a fee of around £20 million.
Cerki has established himself as one of the best young players in French football and has the technical attributes to do well in the UK. Legendary French manager Guy Lou describes him as a player who “never mistakes”;
Man City is enthusiastic about Rayan Cherki
According to Fichejes, Manchester City is also keen to secure his signature, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.
The player has 12 goals and 18 assists in his name in all competitions this season, and he was also impressed by the Europa League. If he joined either of them, he could establish himself as an Arsenal or Manchester City player.
Manchester City will not have Kevin de Bruin next season, and the Belgian will leave the club in the summer. They need to replace him properly, and the French midfielder could be the ideal replacement.
It is ideal for him at this stage of his career that players will try to test themselves at a higher level and move to the Premier League. British regular football can help him develop further and fulfill his world-class potential.