Manchester City are set to sign attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon in a €40 million package deal. The French international is said to have flown to Manchester shortly after a deal was agreed on Monday morning to complete his medical and media duties before signing ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline before the FIFA Club World Cup.

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Following his international debut for France in their 5-4 UEFA Nations League semi-final defeat to Spain, Rayan Cherki seemingly announced his imminent move to Manchester City. Speaking with