Liverpool can land cut-price transfer for Fulham target as uncertainty causes chaos
Liverpool are reportedly interested in a rising star.
Arne Slot might try to take advantage of the uncertainties at another club (Photo courtesy of Getty).
In the midst of Lyon’s terrible financial situation, Liverpool may try to sign one of the best young players in Europe. Due to alleged debt accumulation of approximately £425 million, the French team may be demoted to Ligue 2 at the conclusion of the 2024–2025 season, according to reports released on Friday.
They will also face a transfer embargo in the interim, and the French Financial Football Watchdog has now given them until the end of the season to resolve the issue.
The Reds may be one of the teams who take advantage of the fact that the seven-time Ligue 1 winners will have to sell their best players on discounted terms in January.
The Premier League team is reportedly interested in Rayan Cherki, a midfielder for France’s Under-21 team who is predicted to have a bright future both at the club and international levels, according to L’Equipe. Lyon reportedly values him at over £21 million, but in order to balance the books, they will most likely need to accept a lower price.
Liverpool’s victory over Chelsea demonstrated their seriousness.
Cherki has made 152 club appearances already, and he represented his nation in the 2016 Olympics. After being deployed on the le, he has demonstrated his versatility by scoring 19 goals and dishing out 28 assists over that period.
And since Wataru Endo has had trouble getting playing time under Arne Slot, the young players are probably going to be considered as a substitute. Since coming from Juventus in September, Federico Chiesa has hardly played due to form and fitness issues, raising questions about his future.
Rayan Cherki has shown promise for the France Under-21 team and Lyon.(Photo: Getty)
However, there will probably be fierce competition for Arne Slot’s services. Cherki, whose contract expires in June 2026, has also been linked to teams like Fulham, Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain.
However, Slot is said to be eager to increase the depth of the squad in the upcoming transfer window, and Liverpool is a desirable option given their current performance. The team has a perfect winning record in the Champions League thus far, in addition to leading the Premier League by five points.
Wilfried Zaha, who joined on loan from Galatasaray in the summer, has also seen fewer matches due to Cherki’s form. Furthermore, in spite of rumours regarding his future, the 21-year-old
