Chelsea have reached out to Lyon to debate a summer time deal for 19-year-old midfielder Rayan Cherki, 90min understands.
The Blues are rejuvenating their attacking line this summer time. Each Mason Mount and Kai Havertz have already left, whereas Christian Pulisic’s transfer to AC Milan is imminent and there are additional plans to half methods with Hakim Ziyech, Romelu Lukaku, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku have arrived at Stamford Bridge however one other inventive ahead is desired and sources have confirmed to 90min that Cherki has emerged as a participant of actual curiosity.
Chelsea officers have adopted Cherki for some time now and have been massively impressed by the 19-year-old, and the Blues have reached out to Lyon to debate a attainable summer time transfer.
Lyon, who’re ready to dump a handful of massive names as they battle monetary issues, have put a price ticket of €50m (£43m) on Cherki’s head. Such a price is considered too excessive for Chelsea, who imagine a deal might be struck for nearer to the €35m (£30m) mark.
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The 2 golf equipment have already had loads of contact in 2023. Chelsea purchased right-back Malo Gusto from Lyon in January for a price of €30m and loaned him again to the French facet for the rest of the season, whereas Lyon submitted a bid for winger Pulisic which was rejected by the participant himself.
Cherki, whose contract has two years left to run, is known to be eager to reunite with Gusto at Stamford Bridge.
Elsewhere, 90min understands that Chelsea chiefs have held talks over one other French star, Montpellier striker Elye Wahi, whereas Egyptian winger Ibrahim Adel has additionally emerged as a possible signing. Each gamers may very well be targets for the Blues’ new sister facet, Strasbourg.
Strasbourg have additionally been touted to seal the mortgage signing of Brazilian starlet Angelo Gabriel, whose transfer from Santos to Chelsea is predicted to be confirmed imminently.
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