Cherki has been marked out as a rare talent since an early age.

Manchester City have signed the signing of midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon for an initial 36m euros (£30.5m)

L’Équipe understands the deal for the France international to be worth over €40m.

Manchester City have announced the signing of goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea on a one-year deal.

West Ham, for their part, are holding out for a £70 million fee, more than double what they paid Ajax in 2023.

Marcus Bettinelli has left Chelsea today, on “Mini Transfer Deadline Day”, and has joined Manchester City, where he’s signed just a one-year contract. There’s reportedly only a “nominal transfer fee” involved, as Betts also had one year left on his Chelsea contract.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyonnais, with the attacking midfielder putting pen to paper on a five-year deal.

With Kevin De Bruyne told to find a new club for next season, Rayan Cherki represents arguably the most important piece of Manchester City’s summer transfer business and there is reason to be excited...