Cherki posted a dazzling form with OL in the second half of the season, including a double for the Ligue 1 team, eliminated from the Europa League by the Red Devils last week.
With financial difficulties for Lyon and the expiration of the 21 -year -old contract in just over a year, everything seemed to be gathered to allow the young player to go at an unbeatable price.
Rayan Cherki available to cheap?
But this price may well change after a transfer agreement of 15 million euros with Lyon. The French club has concluded an agreement that will see Said Benhrama, former West Ham United, leave the club to join Neom, a Saudi pro league club, strongly expected to recruit Kevin de Bruyne de Manchester City, free from any contract this summer.
Benrahma was already loaned to the Saudi club, with obligation to purchase in the event of promotion. This promise was confirmed on Tuesday, which means that the Algerian international will finalize his transfer. Neom will pay 12 million euros in advance and an additional € 3 million of bonuses, which would be easily achievable, according to Footmercato.
Cherki will be sold this summer, but the big question remains how Lyon can get for his most promising player.
Rayan Cherki to a disappointing sale for OL?
The stability of the Rhone club remains uncertain, being threatened with a relegation at the end of the season if its finances are not sanitized. A sale at 15 million euros offers him a larger room for maneuver, especially in the event of qualification for the Champions League next season.
