Rayan Cherki, following a stellar season, attracted interest from several clubs including Bayer Leverkusen. However, he agreed to join Manchester City.

Bayer Leverkusen is looking into signing Rayan Cherki from Lyon as a direct replacement for Florian Wirtz.

Rayan Cherki is more than ever on the departure from Olympique Lyonnais. His market value is high in Germany, where Bayer Leverkusen appreciates him. Cherki has indicated that he believes he has played his last match with OL and is open to leaving this summer.

Rayan Cherki, an attacking midfielder currently playing for Olympique Lyonnais, has been performing well this season. He has a release clause of 22 million euros set for the January transfer window, due to a verbal agreement made during his contract extension in September, which lasts until June 2026. Although a move does not seem imminent, top Bundesliga clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen, are monitoring him closely.