Rayan Cherki (Lyon) - Price: approx. €25 million
Rayan Cherki was one of Bayern Munich's transfer targets in the winter transfer window, but the German giant did not make any concrete move. But after the caliber of play he displayed during the past season, it is hard not to be convinced.
The French star boy recently received his first international call-up after a stellar season. Cherki is the sole bright spot in Lyon's rather disappointing campaign, totaling 32 goal contributions across all competitions in the 2024/25 season.
Cherki can play well both on the flanks and behind the striker with great ambidexterity. His versatility can give him ample chances to break into Bayern's starting XI. Rayan Cherki is regarded as one of the trickiest dribblers in the world right now, averaging 2.5 successful take-ons per game. He can be a great complement and replacement for Jamal Musiala. When Bambi is rested or absent due to injury, Bayern misses his game-breaking dribbles in the middle of the pitch.
The 21-year-old has officially bid farewell to Lyon after the conclusion of Ligue 1. Luckily for Bayern, Cherki's release clause only goes for around €25 million. The Frenchman is being linked with Manchester United, Tottenham, and Liverpool.
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