Rayan Cherki has been a hot topic throughout the 2024-25 season with many of Europe’s elite being linked with the Frenchman.

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The report also adds that Liverpool are doing their ‘due diligence’ on other options, in case things go south with their move for Florian Wirtz.

A move for Cherki is set to cost around £33.7million according to L’Equipe with the Ligue 1 outfit adamant that he wouldn’t be sold for a cut-rate fee.

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Wirtz’s future has also been a hot topic in the footballing world over the last few weeks.

In the same report from The Athletic, the online outlet shares that the Reds are ‘preparing for all outcomes’ despite being ‘committed’ to the transfer of Wirtz this summer.



PlayerGamesGoalsAssistsFlorian Wirtz451615Rayan Cherki441220The 2024-25 seasons of Florian Wirtz and Rayan Cherki in numbers.

The discussions between Slot and the Frenchman were ‘scheduled’ before talks with Wirtz had accelerated but with Liverpool’s focus now mainly on Wirtz, Cherki seems likely to move elsewhere.

Manchester City are the latest team linked with Cherki but in the grand scheme of things, it feels like Liverpool have got the much better end of the stick, especially if they can bring in the German.
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