CM: Cherki enter ‘crucial period’ ahead of mercato

Rayan Cherki is a name that has floated around in conversations for years, especially about young players who could reach the top, and with all things considered, it is not a surprise that AC Milan have been interested.

The French striker has been linked with almost every top European club at one point or another since bursting onto the scene at 16. Now 21 years old, the Frenchman could finally leave Lyon, where the club is struggling financially.

Seam Calciomercato.com writes, the French outfit have debts of over €500 million and they must look to start repaying it next summer. For this reason, Cherki is an obvious target to bring in some funds and the club are open to discussions about his future.

Clubs in the Premier League and Bundesliga are currently in the lead and it appears that Borussia Dortmund could be the favorites to land the youngster.

With Milan’s history of French talentand even story of Cherkican they come into the picture if an agreement is possible. Reports have already suggested that they are looking for add a Trequartistaso the Lyon midfielder could be a good alternative.

The report concludes, suggesting his future could be decided in January, although the Lyon owner deemed a mid-season move unlikely.