Last Friday, the DNCG (Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion) imposed a tough sanction on Olympique Lyonnais, putting the club at risk of relegation to Ligue 2 unless their financial situation improves significantly.
This could force Lyon to sell key players like Rayan Cherki or Malick Fofana for a lower price during the winter transfer window. In September, Cherki signed a two-year contract extension with OL, which gives the club some leverage in any potential sale.
According to a recent report from L’Équipe, Cherki could leave Lyon this winter. Although his dream is to play for Real Madrid, both Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring his situation.
What’s the latest on Rayan Cherki amid uncertain OL future?
Fichajes reports that Chelsea and Liverpool have made €20 million bids for Cherki, with the 21-year-old potentially being sold due to Lyon’s financial difficulties.
🚨 Chelsea and Liverpool have both made a €20m bid to sign Lyon’s Rayan Cherki.
The 21-year old could be sold in light of the club’s financial issues.
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The Daily Mail recently revealed that Liverpool are eyeing Cherki as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah, while Lyon aims to raise funds to address their financial struggles.
