Man City deal for “incredible” £35m star now close and he can’t wait to join

Reports indicate that Manchester City are advancing in their efforts to sign an `incredible` player. Positive discussions have reportedly taken place, and the player is said to be eagerly anticipating a move to the Etihad Stadium.

City Aim for Quick Transfer Activity

City`s recent season concluded on May 25th with a 2-0 win over Fulham, securing their place in next season`s Champions League. However, there`s a swift turnaround, as they return to competitive action on June 18th against Wydad Casablanca in the new-look Club World Cup.

Consequently, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has confirmed the club`s intention to secure new signings as promptly as possible.

`I can tell you today, we have clearly identified who exactly are the targets, in what positions, and we have our clear number one option, our clear number two option. And we’ll go about our business, and it will be very clear, very swift.`

With the transfer window now open for an initial 10-day period, allowing teams to register players for the Club World Cup, Pep Guardiola`s side is looking to finalize a deal for an attacking midfielder, particularly as Kevin De Bruyne appears likely to join Napoli.

Productive discussions have reportedly been held regarding a potential transfer for Lyon`s Rayan Cherki, suggesting the move could be finalized within a few days.

Cherki is said to be very keen on joining the Etihad club, and the transfer is nearing completion. Lyon is reportedly seeking a fee of £35 million.

City hopes to wrap up the deal before traveling to the United States for the Club World Cup. The club is also reportedly confident about reaching an agreement for AC Milan`s Tijjani Reijnders.

Is `Incredible` Cherki the Perfect De Bruyne Replacement?

While Florian Wirtz was heavily linked, concerns about the total cost potentially reaching around £253 million meant signing the Lyon star could be a more financially sensible move, freeing up funds for other areas of the squad.

Furthermore, there are strong indicators that the young Frenchman could be an ideal successor to De Bruyne. Over the past year, he ranks in the 99th percentile for assists and shot-creating actions per 90 among attacking midfielders.

At 21 years old, the `incredible` talent is at an excellent age for long-term success at the Etihad. His offensive statistics for Lyon this season are arguably already approaching a world-class standard.

Cherki appears to be a fantastic potential signing at just £35 million, and the prospect of the deal being completed before City departs for the Club World Cup is certainly encouraging news.