Rayan Cherki has announced that he will be leaving Lyon. Galatasaray is taking advantage of the fact that there is no transfer fee involved, since his contract is ending on June 30. Galatasaray intends to offer a high annual salary and signing fee to convince Cherki to join. Previously, Galatasaray's attempt to sign him was blocked by the Lyon President, but now only the player's agreement is needed.

Galatasaray is interested in Rayan Cherki. However, Cherki has refused to join the Süper Lig club.

In the final stages of the transfer window, Galatasaray has made a significant move. Reports from the French press indicate that Galatasaray has initiated the transfer of Rayan Cherki from Lyon. It is understood that Lyon has given permission for Cherki to leave during the summer transfer window, although his transfers to PSG and Borussia Dortmund did not materialize for various reasons. Galatasaray has already conducted the first meeting with Cherki. It is reported that Galatasaray's coach, Okan Buruk, plans to use the 21-year-old player as a winger instead of in the number 10 role.