Newcastle United may supply a switch price of ‘over £50million’ to beat Paris Saint-Germain to the signing of gifted attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki. The Lyon academy product is up on the market this summer season however along with his contract operating till June 2025 an enormous price shall be concerned.

L’Equipe stated that Newcastle have already made contact with Lyon concerning the availability of Cherki when the switch window opens. Fellow French web site But! Football Club report that Lyon proprietor John Textor is ‘sitting on a golden egg’ with Cherki and younger defender Castello Lukeba.

Cherki has realized his craft at Lyon and final season made his mark on the primary staff taking part in 39 video games, scoring 5 instances and offering six assists. However, Newcastle have competitors for his signature within the type of Ligue 1 title winners PSG.

It has been reported in France that Lyon are ‘relying on competition’ between the golf equipment to bump the asking value of Cherki up. However, a bidding struggle is unlikely as PSG are cautious to not break Financial Fair Play guidelines.

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It is reported that PSG are unlikely to interrupt the €50million (£43.1m) mark for Cherki and a bid of ‘over £50m’ may convey the under-21 French worldwide to St James’ Park. The switch of Cherki may very well be impacted on whether or not fellow teenager Lukeba with But! Football Club reporting that ‘at least one’ shall be bought this summer season.

Chelsea stay focused on 20-year-old defender Lukeba who's reportedly in the process of changing agents in a bid to safe an enormous transfer this summer season. The teenager has made 50 appearances for Lyon and is believed to be the most effective defensive prospects in France.