According to reporter Sacha Tavolieri, Lyon rejected Manchester City's first offer for Cherki.

The reporter said that Lyon rejected Manchester City's first offer for Cherki, which was about €23 million.

Compared with the previous report of Ben Jacobs, a reporter from the English media Give Me Sport, the news may be true. Ben mentioned that Lyon's asking price may be more than €30 million.

The 21-year-old Cherki played 30 times in Ligue 1 this season, including 22 starts, contributing 8 goals and 11 assists. He played 12 times in the Europa League, including 11 starts, contributing 4 goals and 8 assists. Cherki is the absolute main force of Lyon this season, and his contract with the club will expire in July next year.