Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on the Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki.
The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has been an important player for the French outfit and his performances have attracted the attention of Paris Saint-Germain as well. According to HITC, the French outfit are expected to make a move for him at the end of the season.
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea or Tottenham can win the race for his signature.
Players like Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke have been quite poor for Chelsea this season and they need to bring in an upgrade.
The French midfielder could prove to be a quality acquisition. He can operate as the central attacking midfielder as well as in the wide areas. He will add goals and creativity to the Chelsea attack.
Meanwhile, Tottenham need more quality in that department as well. They have been overly dependent on James Maddison for goals and creativity from the central areas. They will need to bring in a quality alternative as well and Cherki would be the ideal acquisition.
The talented young Frenchman will certainly be attracted to the idea of joining a Premier League club and it remains to be seen where he ends up.
He is a prodigious talent with a big future ahead of him and the 20-year-old could develop into a key player for both London clubs.
Rayan Cherki could be tempted to join Chelsea or Tottenham
The French under-23 international will be attracted to the idea of competing at the highest level and the opportunity to join clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham will be hard to turn down. It remains to be seen whether the two London clubs can secure an agreement with Lyon.
Regular football in the Premier League will help the 20-year-old midfielder improve and fulfil his potential. He has 3 assists and 8 goals in all competitions this season.
The midfielder is likely to improve with coaching and experience. His numbers will improve when he is playing alongside better players at Chelsea or Tottenham. They could provide him with the platform to showcase his qualities at a higher level.