Rayan Cherki, who Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly stepped up their interest in over the last few days, has now made a big admission about his future, which comes as a huge boost for the Lilywhites.
While it is unclear which manager will be in charge of Tottenham this summer, the club are seemingly wasting no time laying the groundwork for some deals in the transfer window.
One of the players who has been most heavily linked with a move to N17 is a versatile Lyon attacker who has been turning heads with his performances at the Groupama Stadium over the last two seasons.
Regular readers of Spurs Web will know that a number of outlets over recent months have claimed that Tottenham are now in pole position to land Rayan Cherki.
Last week, an update from France suggested that Spurs are already at the table taking information on Cherki, ahead of a potential summer move, and the 21-year-old has just made a huge admission ahead of the transfer window.
Rayan Cherki finalises his plans for the summer window
The France Under-21 international has just one year left on his contract, which means that Lyon will be taking a big risk if they do not cash in on him this summer.
The big question on everyone’s lips was whether Cherki would change his mind and commit himself to a new deal at the French club, but the player has now ruled out that possibility, making it clear that he wants a new challenge.
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Cherki has now said (via Fabrizio Romano): “I’m ready to try a new chapter in my career. Thanks to OL, the coach, the staff, the president, my teammates and all people at the club.”
Tottenham have stepped up their pursuit of Cherki
Just a few days ago, it was reported by GiveMeSport that Spurs are upping the ante in their efforts to win the race for Cherki.
The report claimed that the Lilywhites had entered into fresh discussions regarding a deal for the winger, describing Tottenham Hotspur as ‘prime contenders’ to land the player.
The outlet further explained that Liverpool are prioritising other alternatives, thus concluding that a move to North London is now a ‘serious possibility’ for Cherki this summer.