MAN UTD & LIVERPOOL TARGET BARGAIN CHERKI DEAL – LYON STAR'S VERBAL RELEASE CLAUSE REVEALED AFTER OLD TRAFFORD SHOWCASE
Premier League Giants Alerted to €25m Verbal Agreement as French Starlet Shines at Old Trafford
Manchester United and Liverpool are weighing up moves for Lyon sensation Rayan Cherki, with both clubs aware of a verbal agreement that could allow the 20-year-old attacking midfielder to leave for just €25m (£21m) this summer.
The French youth international, who dazzled in Lyon’s Europa League clash at Old Trafford earlier this season, is seen as one of Europe’s most exciting young talents—and his cut-price availability has put elite clubs on high alert.
Why Cherki is in Demand
🔥 Dribbling Wizard – Elite 1v1 ability (3.5+ successful take-ons per game)
🎯 Creative Flair – 8 assists in Ligue 1 despite Lyon’s struggles
💰 Bargain Potential – Verbal clause far below market value
The Verbal Agreement Explained
Not a formal release clause – Based on gentleman’s pact with Lyon president Textor
Activates if Lyon miss Europe (likely after poor season)
No bidding war protection – First to pay €25m can seal deal
Man Utd’s Interest
✔ Erik ten Hag admires his creativity
✔ Could replace Antony on right wing
✔ INEOS pushing for young, technical signings
Liverpool’s Angle
✔ Slot’s system thrives with agile playmakers
✔ Salah successor long-term?
✔ Low-risk, high-reward deal
Competition & Complications
🔹 PSG monitoring – But focused on other targets
🔹 Lyon may still try to renegotiate if multiple bids arrive
🔹 Attitude concerns – Needs right manager to mature
What’s Next?
Lyon’s European fate sealed this weekend (triggers clause)
Prem clubs expected to move fast
Agent talks already underway
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