Manchester City are in pole position in the race to sign Olympique Lyonnais’ Rayan Cherki (21), who was questioned about his future on Thursday evening. Cherki said at the end of the Ligue 1

PSG are expected to demand €40 million (£33.7 million, $45.6 million) to part ways with the 21-year-old, well aware that such a sale would still prove a huge discount on Cherki

The Cityzens have begun the bidding for Rayan Cherki but have been warned they will have to significantly increase their offer.