Liverpool are considering a reduced-price offer for Lyon’s star player in response to the unexpected prospect of relegation.

Liverpool are considering a reduced-price offer for Lyon’s star player in response to the unexpected prospect of relegation.

Liverpool is purportedly in discussions with Lyon’s entourage regarding the possibility of a discounted contract for the 21-year-old midfielder, Rayan Cherki, following Lyon’s provisional relegation to Ligue 2.

Lyon is currently ranked fifth in Ligue 1, but they are grappling with substantial challenges behind the scenes. According to reports, the club’s obligations have increased to €508m (£424.5m). Officials were summoned to meet with the Direction Nationale du Controle de Gestion, the financial overseer of French football.

The Direction Nationale du Controle de Gestion has determined that Lyon will be relegated to the second tier if their finances are not resolved by the conclusion of the current campaign. Lyon may now be compelled to sell a number of their treasured assets in response to the significant threat.

L’Equipe has identified Liverpool as potential suitors for Cherki. Lyon has reportedly committed to maintaining the services of critical youth players, including 19-year-old winger Malick Fofana and Cherki, in order to secure a berth in the Champions League for the upcoming season.

However, Lyon may be compelled to consider offers for each member of the squad due to their financial circumstances.

Lyon anticipates receiving numerous proposals for Cherki, who has contributed two goals and three assists in 11 appearances this season. The 21-year-old is being valued at a mere €25 million (£20.9 million).

It is rumoured that Cherki’s ideal transfer destination is Real Madrid, but the club is not currently contemplating a move. Paris Saint-Germain may rekindle their interest in him after unsuccessfully pursuing his signature during the summer.

primary role is as a central attacking midfielder; however, he has ample experience on the right flank, where Liverpool is currently investigating their options in light of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield. Liverpool is currently in the process of scouting a variety of players in order to identify a potential successor to Salah on the right side of the attack.

is the most recent addition to a shortlist that includes Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford and Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, among others.