Manchester City are now interested in signing Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki this summer, according to the Telegraph.City had a strong interest in Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz, but talks

Manchester City might have missed out on signing Florian Wirtz, but they can still make a brilliant acquisition this season by signing Rayan Cherki.

After links to Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, one of the suitors for Florian Wirtz has reportedly withdrawn their interest.

The Liverpool chair, Tom Werner, has confirmed the club’s busy summer has already begun with the Premier League champions in talks over the record transfer of Florian Wirtz and close to wrapping up a deal for his Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong.

Liverpool are on track to seal the statement signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, but could include six stars in a swap deal to drive down the price.

Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly stolen a march on Bayern Munich in the race for Florian Wirtz. Here is how the Reds could use the Germany star.