Ligue 1 club value Chelsea target at around £50m, unwilling to sell him this summer - Reports
Lyon remain steadfast in holding onto their prized young forward, Rayan Cherki, amidst Chelsea's growing interest in the 19-year-old. According to The Guardian, the Blues see him as a potential successor to the departing Christian Pulisic, whose £18.8m move to Milan is nearing completion.
Reports indicate that Chelsea have engaged in discussions with Lyon's owner, John Textor, regarding Cherki's future at the club. His impressive return of four goals and six assists in 34 Ligue 1 appearances has increased their interest.
However, Lyon remain unmoved. Their refusal to sell comes amidst increasing speculations that Textor may need to sell players to offset financial irregularities in the club's budget. Those rumours now seem contrary, as the French outfit seem interested in holding onto their key players.
They've rejected a €25 million bid for their defender Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig but a move could still happen this summer. Romain Faivre's impending move to Bournemouth for £13 million also remains in the works. Aside from these two players, there are no indications of any other player's exits.
The promising Rayan Cherki carries a hefty valuation of £50 million, thanks to a contract extension until 2025 triggered by meeting a specified number of game starts. Lyon will look to stay adamant, unyielding to the enticing offers for their young gem. For Chelsea, the hunt for Pulisic's successor is likely to continue.
Reports from The Mirror (via ChelseaChronicle) suggest new manager Mauricio Pochettino has asked Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang not to report for pre-season training. The 33-year-old has been treated similarly to fellow striker Romelu Lukaku, hinting at an impending exit for both players from Stamford Bridge.
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