12 goals and 20 assists this season! Team report: Lyon asks Cherki for 40 million euros, Dortmund Red Army pays attention

May 21, according to French media "Team" report, 21-year-old attacker Cherky is expected to leave Lyon this summer, and the club asks him for 40 million euros.

Last summer, Lyon reached a 15 million euro transfer agreement with Fulham, but the deal failed because Chelskin refused. Despite the news of leaving the team, the players still performed very well this season, with 12 goals and 20 assists in 44 games, which will surely attract more club attention. Therefore, Lyon believes that the asking price can be increased to 40 million euros, more than twice that of last year.

According to the terms signed by the players and the club in 2024, if Lyon refuses a offer equivalent or higher than EUR 22.5 million, they must compensate Cherki. However, the clause has been triggered once this winter because it can only be used once.

In this case, Cherki's long-time suitor Dortmund and Liverpool, who has been in touch with Lyon, are watching closely, and Villa and even Manchester City are likely to join the competition and propose more attractive conditions. However, Cherki's market value also depends on the situation of Wiltz, who is being chased by Bayern, Real Madrid and Liverpool. Milan is already in contact with Lyon, but they have not contacted Cherki's team directly.

It is worth noting that Cherki's contract with Lyon expires in 2026. If it is not sold before the transfer window is closed on September 1, his contract will be automatically extended to 2027.