Rayan Cherki's transfer preference revealed as Man Utd & Liverpool-linked wizz confirms Lyon exit

Following Lyon's 2-0 win over Angers in their final league game of the season, Cherki had bid goodbye to the French side, hinting that he would leave the club in the summer. His comments in the media alerted top European giants who are keen on signing the 21-year-old French sensation.

Last week, Caughtoffside reported that Cherki's representatives have been in touch with Manchester United and Liverpool about a potential move. The winger is said to have a €22.5 million (£19m/$25m) release clause in his existing contract. Now, GiveMeSport claims that the player's preferred destination is Anfield.

The Merseyside club are yet to make a formal offer for the French youngster as they remain interested in Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. The newly crowned Premier League champions will have to decide quickly whether to continue their pursuit of the German midfielder, who is likely to move to Bayern Munich, or shift their focus to Cherki and complete the signing.

Arne Slot's side will be back in action in the Premier League on Monday as they take on Brighton in their penultimate match of the 2024-25 campaign.