Paris Saint-Germain could renew their interest in Rayan Cherki if Manchester City are relegated from the Premier League, according to information from Ekrem Konur.
The France international of Algerian origin previously featured on Paris Saint-Germain’s radar before leaving Olympique Lyonnais for Manchester City. A change in the English club’s circumstances could now reopen the possibility of a move to Paris and alter the outlook for the attacking midfielder.
Cherki has become one of the most closely watched players in Manchester City’s squad since arriving at the Etihad Stadium. His performances in the Premier League have contributed to a rise in his market value and attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading clubs.
Manchester City relegation could prompt departures
Football Insider reports that relegation could lead Cherki, who is 23, to consider leaving Manchester City. Such a situation would also place the club under pressure to deal with possible transfer requests from a number of important players.
Cherki would be among the players likely to attract significant interest because of his profile and development since moving to Manchester. His availability could therefore have a major impact on the next transfer window, although any move would depend on Manchester City’s final position and the player’s own decision.
Paris Saint-Germain’s previous interest could give them a reason to make contact again. The club may see an opportunity to revisit a deal involving a player who had already been considered before his departure from Lyon.
Competition from leading European clubs
Paris Saint-Germain would not have the field to themselves. Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also reported to be monitoring Cherki’s situation.
If Manchester City were relegated, the midfielder’s possible availability could lead to competition between several of Europe’s biggest clubs. For Paris Saint-Germain, the case would be strengthened by their existing knowledge of the player and their earlier interest in signing him.
The immediate question is whether Manchester City will actually face relegation from the Premier League. If that scenario develops, Cherki’s future could become one of the most closely followed transfer matters of the next window.
Manchester City are due to play Liverpool in their sixth match of the English championship shortly. The outcome of that fixture will form part of the wider context around the club’s season, although it will not by itself determine Cherki’s future.
