Transfer expert Romano has since revealed that Cherki is “in a rush” to join Pep Guardiola ’s side as he wants to represent the Premier League giants at the FIFA Club World Cup, which begins for City on June 18 with a group-stage fixture against Wydad AC.

Rayan Cherki has said that his future will be decided after France’s Nations League third place play-off against Germany. Cherki is expected to leave Lyon this summer with a move to Manchester City reportedly at an advanced stage despite whispers of Liverpool potentially hijacking a move.

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Lyon have turned down City's first bid for Cherki but a second offer is now being prepared. He adds that the 21-year-old is waiting for an agreement between the two teams and is relaxed about the situation.