Rayan Cherki makes big transfer decision that will give Tottenham hope

Rayan Cherki is reportedly attracting interest from Tottenham and half the Premier League, but according to a new report, the Lyon attacker has clarity regarding what kind of club he wants to join this summer.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware that several reports over recent weeks have installed Tottenham as the favourites to land Rayan Cherki, who has just one year left on his contract at Lyon.

Cherki has confirmed that he will leave Lyon this summer, and according to various sources, the Spurs target has a €20m (£16.8m) release clause in his contract.

It was reported last week by GiveMeSport that Tottenham had held fresh conversations with Cherki, but it turns out that the Lilywhites are not the only club that the Frenchman has spoken to.

Cherki has decided what kind of club he wants to join

TBR Football say that the winger has his heart set on a move to the Premier League and that half the English top-flight clubs have explored a move for him.

The report claims that some of the 21-year-old’s advisors believe he should be looking at joining a club like Fulham, West Ham or Crystal Palace.

However, Cherki is said to be keen on joining one of the top clubs in the Premier League, and there is no shortage of interest from elite sides.

The update claims that apart from Tottenham Hotspur, the Lyon man has also held talks with the likes of Aston Villa, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Manchester United in recent weeks, while Arsenal have also scouted the player this season.

Why Tottenham may have an advantage in the race for Rayan Cherki

It sounds like the France Under-21 international’s advisors are fearful that he might not be a regular starter for the likes of Liverpool or Arsenal.

Tottenham may represent a sweet spot for Cherki as they are a big club that can offer him Champions League football, but also a side where he is likely to play a leading role, given that the Lilywhites do not possess the same quality as the best sides in the Premier League.

Over recent weeks, we have heard that Paris Saint-Germain have pulled out of the race to sign Cherki, while other sources have said that Liverpool are prioritising a move for Florian Wirtz instead. The path is thus potentially clear for Spurs to swoop for the Ligue 1 star.

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