Liverpool won the Premier League last season on a canter, but Manchester City hope to put up a better challenge in the title race next season. Pep Guardiola’s side have already made some big moves and are now racing ahead to beat the Reds to the signature of a wanted French star this summer.
Their pursuit of Florian Wirtz has continued to grab the headlines, but Liverpool’s rivals are also moving in the market to catch up to them in the 2025/26 season.
Manchester City had a disappointing year compared to their standards, but since January, they have been spending big money to prepare for the next campaign.
They are keen to bring in more additions, and Manchester City seem to be on course to beat Liverpool to the signature of a French sensation in the ongoing transfer window.
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Manchester City set to beat Liverpool to Frenchman’s signature
Rayan Cherki is expected to leave French giants Lyon, and he has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer.
Liverpool are keeping tabs on the attacking midfielder, and their interest in him is serious, as Arne Slot cut off his holidays last week to fly out to the south of France to have a face-to-face meeting with the Frenchman.
However, Manchester City are now ahead in the race, and according to Fabrizio Romano, the club have thrashed out personal terms on a contract with Cherki.
The Frenchman is ready to join Manchester City, and his camp have given their nod to the contractual terms offered by the Etihad outfit.
Manchester City will soon table a bid for the player, and they will hold talks with Lyon over the weekend to finalise an agreement.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool try to hijack the deal in the coming days.
