What Rayan Cherki is now doing after Fulham have bid accepted

Thu 22 August 2024 12:56, UK

Fulham are still looking to business in the final eight days of the summer transfer window.

Now, the Fulham are working on deal to sign Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki, with an agreement already found between the two clubs.

Cherki now has a decision to make and Sky Sports have shared the latest.

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Rayan Cherki assessing his options after Fulham reach agreement with Lyon

journalist Dharmesh Sheth has just issued the latest on Cherki’s proposed £17m switch to Fulham.

“Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki wants to assess all his options before deciding on his next move – if he moves at all,” Sheth said.

“Fulham have an agreement with Lyon worth around £17m (€20m) including add-ons but, as yet, there is no agreement with Cherki.

“Fulham’s offer will remain on the table while they look at alternative targets.

“Cherki has entered the final year of his Lyon contract and can sign a pre-contract agreement with a club outside France from January.”

Cherki’s evidently a supremely talented player hence why he was selected to represent France at the Olympic games in Paris this summer.

But, the 2003-born has struggled to translate his ability into output, netting just six times across 116 Ligue 1 appearances.

So, if Fulham were to sign him, fans certainly can’t be expecting the finished article.

Cherki will need to be polished and developed at Craven Cottage.