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Rayan Cherki Transfer from Olympique Lyonnais to West Ham United

West Ham has made a concrete offer of 30 million euros for Rayan Cherki. The player is considered one of the most promising talents in European football, and the Premier League club is seen as his most likely destination. Cherki has the opportunity to grow in one of the most competitive leagues in the world, and if he succeeds, Real Madrid might reconsider him in the future.

West Ham United director Tim Steidten is reportedly monitoring Lyon winger Rayan Cherki as the January transfer window approaches. According to The Athletic, Steidten has expressed a strong interest in recruiting talent from Ligue 1, as evidenced by his signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice during the summer. This suggests that West Ham might pursue a similar strategy with Cherki. Cherki has been impressive at Lyon and is seen as a player with the potential to succeed in the Premier League. Given Lyon's financial challenges, several clubs may be alerted to their top players, and Cherki is likely to attract interest from many leading teams.

West Ham is still interested in Rayan Cherki, having already shown interest last summer. According to The Athletic, the English club is closely following the performances of the French international and may make a move this winter, given Lyon's financial situation. Lyon is asking for at least 30 million euros for the player.

West Ham's technical director Tim Steidten has been scouting Rayan Cherki, a Lyon playmaker. Cherki has been on West Ham’s radar since December 2023. His contract expires in the summer of 2026.

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