Time to get EXCITED: Rayan Cherki wants to join Liverpool

Liverpool are eyeing upgrades in the No10 position ahead of the summer transfer window. Links with Florian Wirtz are now abundant, with several top journalists in Germany and the UK confirming Liverpool’s interest.

It will take a monumental effort to land the 22-year-old Germany international, who is also coveted by Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

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Bidding could reach £125m for Wirtz, who is expected to leave Bayer Leverkusen alongside Jeremie Frimpong and head coach Xabi Alonso.

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But he is not the only playmaker on Liverpool’s radar. Although he lines up primarily from the right, Lyon’s Rayan Cherki is a gifted creative attacker, assisting 19 goals and scoring 12 this season.

The 21-year-old is reportedly in possession of a “gentleman’s agreement” that could see him leave the club for a fee of around £22.5m this summer.

Liverpool interested in Rayan Cherki

Out of contract in 2026, it is Lyon’s last chance to cash in on the two-footed attacking midfielder / forward.

French under-21 international Cherki first appeared on Liverpool’s radar ahead of the winter transfer window but he stayed put through that period.

But now, ahead of summer, he has again been suggested as a legitimate Liverpool target.

A report in FootMercato says the player’s preference is a move to the Premier League – but the Reds will have to see off interest from Borussia Dortmund and potentially Bayer Leverkusen.

Cherki wants to join Liverpool

“The trend is to join the Premier League, where several teams are attracted,” the report reads. “Liverpool, who like the player, are still there.

“In Germany, Borussia Dortmund is not giving up. But if BVB does not qualify for the next Champions League, it will be very difficult to attract him into their nets.

“Finally, he is on the list of players targeted by Bayer Leverkusen to replace Florian Wirtz. Xabi Alonso also greatly appreciates his profile, but he will not have control over recruitment at Real Madrid.”

Liverpool and BVB in contact with Cherki

Additionally transfer insider Djamel claims that the Reds are now “in contact” with Cherki’s representatives ahead of the window opening.

Furthermore, in another boost to Liverpool’s chances, it is claimed the player is not a priority for Paris Saint-Germain.

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“Liverpool and Dortmund are showing keen interest in Rayan Cherki,” he writes on X.

“Initial contacts have already been made with his entourage. On the PSG side, there have been no recent exchanges with the player or his clan.”