Newcastle competes with PSG for Cherki
Already interested during the winter mercato, PSG will return to the charge for Rayan Cherki (OL) this summer but will face competition from several clubs, including Newcastle.
Rayan Cherki (19) is under contract with OL until 2024, but he will automatically be extended for another year if he is used at least 5 times by the end of the season. According to L'Equipe, PSG had offered more than 20 million euros, including bonuses, at the end of the last winter mercato for Rayan Cherki. An offer refused by the OL and Jean-Michel Aulas, who called it "insulting". But PSG would have the intention to return to the charge this summer according to the sports daily.
Newcastle is a serious candidat
However, PSG will not be alone in this case because big German and English clubs are closely following the evolution of Cherki according to L'Equipe, including Newcastle, which has big resources since its purchase by Saudi Arabia. The Magpies are also having a good season in the Premier League (they are currently 3rd) and can still hope to qualify for the next Champions League.
Relaunched by Laurent Blanc, who uses him regularly, either as a playmaker or on the left wing, Cherki has played 30 matches this season with OL for 4 goals and 4 assists.