Ever since Rayan Cherki put in a sparkling cameo performance for France in their 5-4 UEFA Nations League semi-final defeat to Spain, anticipation has built ahead of his expected move to Manchester

According to Sacha Tavolieri, Manchester City remain confident of signing Rayan Cherki (21) from Lyon this summer despite seeing their first bid rejected by the Ligue 1 club. Talks remain open

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Lyon have turned down City's first bid for Cherki but a second offer is now being prepared. He adds that the 21-year-old is waiting for an agreement between the two teams and is relaxed about the situation.