Olympique Lyon may have to sell Rayan Cherki early as the club is currently struggling financially.
Cherki has agreed a one-year contract extension with Lyon despite the 21-year-old’s continued transfer speculation over the summer transfer window, as well as problems with the Rhône-Alpes club.
However, after everything was resolve, Cherki return to the OL first team again, where he has now play in 11 games in all competitions, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists.
However, RMC revealed that Cherki and Lyon could part ways before the end of the season as OL’s financial situation worsens.
The French media reported that Lyon are under financial scrutiny and risk being punish if they cannot find the funds to bring in the team in time. Promotion ufabet with the sale of Cherki being an emergency option that has emerged.
With external pressures looming, Lyon are believe to be prepare to listen to offers from clubs interest in Cherki in January to raise funds to shore up the club’s internal situation, similar to the case of Belgium international winger Malik Fofana, who could be sold to raise funds.
The playmaker could be available for just €25 million (£21 million), a bargain for a player of his potential.
Cherki’s form this season has been impressive, with two goals and three assists in 11 appearances. He also continues to shine for France’s Under-21 side, recently contributing a goal and an assist in a 2-2 draw against Italy’s U21 team.