This month, Olympique Lyonnais confronted a big monetary penalty from the DNCG (Course Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion), putting the membership beneath appreciable monetary stress. Nonetheless, don’t anticipate a hearth sale within the January switch window simply but.
Whereas Lyon must promote gamers to adjust to the ruling, they’re holding out for what they think about truthful costs. With the looming risk of relegation to Ligue 2, resolving their monetary points is essential to keep away from this situation.
This will contain promoting key gamers like Rayan Cherki and Malick Fofana, doubtlessly for lower than their market worth within the winter switch window.
Cherki, who signed a two-year extension in September, provides Lyon some leverage in negotiations. Nonetheless, {that a} January transfer for him continues to be very probably.
Regardless of Cherki’s long-held dream of becoming a member of Actual Madrid, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are additionally monitoring his state of affairs carefully.
West Ham United enter the race for Rayan Cherki
The Athletic (h/t ) revealed Hammers chief Tim Steidten has been casting his eye on the Lyon playmaker. The report added: “Tim Steidten, the technical director, has been scouting prospects in Ligue 1.
“Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki is among the many targets considered favourably. Cherki has been on West Ham’s radar since December 2023. The 21-year-old’s contract expires in the summertime of 2026.”
Lately, for the 21-year-old is anticipated to be rejected, with Lyon holding out for £29 million.