Rayan Cherki

If that fee is accurate, I'd take the punt. Our team is lacking in quality and the talent is obvious. Worst case scenario we sign somebody who can re-sell at a slight loss, best case we have a player who can take us on a level.
 
Why is there no real buzz around this guy? Especially considering his super low release clause.
 
Why is there no real buzz around this guy? Especially considering his super low release clause.
Probably as we’re not in for him and his attitude has been questioned numerous times. I’d say United fans would be very wary about signing such players, especially when the manager demands commitment and hard work.
 
Probably as we’re not in for him and his attitude has been questioned numerous times. I’d say United fans would be very wary about signing such players, especially when the manager demands commitment and hard work.
Yeah fair, we've been burnt many times having highly talented but troublesome players.
 
There are links to Brahim at Madrid, similiar type of player.

Going to be much more expensive though.

There were also reports that when City sold him to Real they stuck in a 40% sell-on clause if he went directly to United, which if true almost certainly rules this out from ever happening.
 
Lyon is experiencing what it means to have a "rashford" on their books.
 
When I watch his highlight reels, I feel like I'm watching a different sport.

He does some truly outrageous moves that you stand to wonder if there's a certain catch or you're only witnessing half of the story, because every major club should be closely monitoring this player.
 
When I watch his highlight reels, I feel like I'm watching a different sport.

He does some truly outrageous moves that you stand to wonder if there's a certain catch or you're only witnessing half of the story, because every major club should be closely monitoring this player.
It’s the off the field activity and a lack of defensive work rate that is putting the clubs off. Real shame.
 
Should tell you everything that nobody is making moves for him despite his talent being absolutely no secret.

That must surely change by the next window if he keeps performing and, more importantly, has no off the pitch incidents.

This kid could grace literally any team on the planet and vye for the technical bar for his position.
 
looks like he's playing for a move in the next few days. Would be ideal for all these games when we are struggling to break down a low block
 
If you look back at the Fulham game, one very technical and fun to watch player on the pitch would certainly have enhanced the viewing experience.
 
He plays a bit like Sancho. Certainly doesn’t look like a “system” suitable player.
 
I'd love us to take a punt on him. Attitude problems - hopefully he can/has matured. If not, i'm sure you can get most of your money back as the verbal agreement amount is quite low.
 
Lyon is experiencing what it means to have a "rashford" on their books.
Cherki is a starter at Lyon and not even in their top 5 salaries.
When I watch his highlight reels, I feel like I'm watching a different sport.

He does some truly outrageous moves that you stand to wonder if there's a certain catch or you're only witnessing half of the story, because every major club should be closely monitoring this player.
He's very slow for an offensive player, and switches out of some games defensively.
 
Funnily enough I've heard one French poster say that a lot of the Cherki commentary about his work rate and attitude is pure Anti-Arab racism and when you see a comment like that based on his face, you can believe it may actually be true.
Sorry to bump your post over a week later but that was my exact feeling as I'm reading through this thread.