Manchester City have signed the signing of midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon for an initial 36m euros (£30.5m) - and we want your thoughts on the deal. The 21-year-old arrives on a five-year contract before the 19:00 BST transfer deadline,

Manchester City has kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki from Lyon for 36 million euros in time to play in the Club World Cup.

Rayan Cherki says he’s thrilled about the prospect of playing alongside City’s numerous attacking talents after finalising his move to the Club.

Cherki also said of his ambitions with City: “It’s very important for me to play the big cups like the World Cup and the Champions League. “When I saw that City wanted me and that they play in the Champions League, it was very important.

It is two signings in two days for Manchester City and, according to Opta, they are two impressive ones at that. Rayan Cherki led all players aged 21 or under for both chances created (75) and expected assists (11.7) in Europe's big five leagues in 2024-25.

Manchester United target Rayan Cherki has agreed to join local rivals Manchester City after an agreement was struck for the attacking midfielder, Fabrizio Romano reveals.Cherki, 21, has emerged as