Tottenham Hotspur are set to face defeat in their pursuit of Rayan Cherki as two reliable journalists have just reported on the unfolding developments regarding the Lyon man’s future.
Over the last few weeks, various outlets have installed Tottenham as the favourites to land Rayan Cherki, who is expected to leave Lyon as he is about to enter the final year of his contract at the Ligue 1 side.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Spurs have upped the ante in their pursuit of Cherki, but the situation appears to have shifted dramatically over the last couple of days.
A few days ago, it was reported that Manchester City are set to challenge Tottenham in the race for the Lyon man, and it now appears that last season’s league champions have made significant progress in their efforts to sign the player.
It has now been revealed by Foot Mercato reporter Santi Aouna that the Frenchman has given the green light to complete a move to the Etihad Stadium.
Cherki is said to have spoken to Pep Guardiola about the project at the Etihad, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.
Talks are ongoing between the Premier League giants and Lyon, with Guardiola’s men wanting to wrap up a €40m (£33.7m) deal before the Club World Cup campaign begins.
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Fabrizio Romano has also backed up the claim that the Manchester club are at the front of the queue to land the 21-year-old.
He claims that City now want to accelerate a deal for Cherki and could make their opening offer for the winger soon.