This past Friday, the DNCG (Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion) imposed a harsh sanction on Olympique Lyonnais.
Lyon are now facing the threat of relegation to Ligue 2 unless their financial situation improves drastically. As a result, they may be forced to sell key players, like Rayan Cherki or Malick Fofana, at a reduced price during the winter transfer window.
In September, Cherki signed a two-year contract extension with OL, giving the club some leverage in any potential sale. According to L’Equipe, Cherki could leave Lyon this winter. While his ultimate goal is to play for Real Madrid, both Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are also keeping an eye on his situation.
Rayan Cherki: Mohamed Salah’s replacement at Liverpool?
The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool are interested in signing Cherki as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, with Lyon looking to raise funds to address their financial struggles.
🚨 Liverpool have set their sights on Rayan Cherki as a possible replacement for Mo Salah, with Lyon seeking to raise funds to address their dire financial situation.
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The 21-year-old finished the 2023-24 season with three goals and nine assists in 39 matches across all competitions. How much could the player cost? Transfermarkt puts the player’s transfer value at €20 million.
