Manchester City are set to sign attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon in a €40 million package deal. The French international is said to have flown to Manchester shortly after a deal was agreed on Monday morning to complete his medical and media duties before signing ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline before the FIFA Club World Cup.

Other English clubs and German clubs were interested in Cherki but the forward was won over by Guardiola in discussions, sources have told ESPN. Cherki, who leaves Lyon ater scori

Following his international debut for France in their 5-4 UEFA Nations League semi-final defeat to Spain, Rayan Cherki seemingly announced his imminent move to Manchester City. Speaking with