French club turn down opening Tottenham offer for highly-rated 20-year-old

Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in signing Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyon this summer, according to reports from Get Football News France. Cherki, a highly-rated 20-year-old midfielder, has attracted attention from several clubs, including Spurs and their Premier League rivals Liverpool.

Cherki’s contract with Lyon is set to expire next season, putting pressure on Lyon to secure a transfer fee for him this summer. This situation presents an opportunity for Tottenham to potentially negotiate a deal for the young talent. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have also entered the race for Cherki and made an initial bid of €15 million plus €3 million in bonuses, showing their serious intent to acquire him.

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Despite PSG’s interest and bid, Lyon is reportedly looking to include a substantial sell-on clause in any deal for Cherki, indicating their desire to benefit from his potential future success. Tottenham could leverage this situation by potentially offering a competitive financial package and demonstrating their commitment to Cherki’s development.

Securing Cherki would fit into Tottenham’s strategy of adding quality and depth to their midfield, especially with the anticipated departures of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Giovanni Lo Celso. Cherki, known for his technical abilities and potential, could be a valuable addition to Ange Postecoglou’s squad as they aim to strengthen ahead of the upcoming season.

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As negotiations unfold and clubs vie for Cherki’s signature, Tottenham will need to act decisively if they are to secure the talented midfielder amidst competition from PSG and others in the transfer market.