Other English clubs and German clubs were interested in Cherki but the forward was won over by Guardiola in discussions, sources have told ESPN. Cherki, who leaves Lyon ater scori

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Olympique Lyonnais to sign French playmaker Rayan Cherki, with a five-year contract set to be completed in the coming hours.The two clubs reached an agreement

Man City have agreed a £34m deal for Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki; the France international, 21, contributed 12 goals and 20 assists in 44 games in all competitions for the Ligue 1 club last

Manchester City are continuing discussions with Lyon over attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

THE first transfer window of the summer will slam shut TONIGHT. England’s Club World Cup representatives, Manchester City and Chelsea, will be racing to finalise deals before the 7pm

With Rayan Cherki starring for France on debut and a target for Man City, Adam Bate speaks to former Lyon coach Jean-Francois Vulliez to find out more about what makes him such a special talent. Will he be able to flourish further under Pep Guardiola?

Nouri's transfer from Wolves to Manchester City should be confirmed later today.The big question is whether Lyon and France midfielder Rayan Cherki joins him.City are keen on Cherki and clearly can do the deal but they will have to move quickly and on Sunday,