Manchester United want Lyon star Rayan Cherki to bolster their attacking department under Ruben Amorim during the summer transfer window. Cherki delivered an impressive performance against Man United in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final which ended 2-2.
The Red Devils will face Lyon in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final at Old Trafford on Thursday. The fixture will provide Cherki another chance to impress his potential suitors though United fans hope for a convincing victory.
The Europa League is the only source of salvation for United, a chance to secure the next season’s Champions League. The Red Devils are currently 14th in the Premier League table after enduring a disastrous season under two different managers.
United sacked Erik ten Hag and appointed Amorim but the Portuguese’s new tactical style has proved incompatible with the squad. The former Sporting CP boss will use the summer transfer window to make numerous changes to the Man United squad.
According to Fichajes, United want Cherki from Lyon to bolster their attacking department under Amorim during the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old has played a pivotal role for the French club yet his estimated price is around £20 million.
The cheap valuation could attract other European football clubs as the young Frenchman has dazzled the Ligue 1 with consistency. Cherki has made 38 appearances in all competitions for Lyon this season, scoring 11 goals and providing 18 assists.
The 21-year-old has already displayed immense quality on the ball and the ability to thrive against physically dominant opponents. However, the jump from Ligue 1 to the Premier League poses a daunting task for the young Frenchman.
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At the same time, United cannot afford to get their transfer spending wrong this time due to financial restrictions. While the price tag remains incredibly cheap, Amorim needs to get the players of the exact profile or risk having more surplus in his squad.