PSG ready to outbid Liverpool for Man City’s Cherki if FFP hits

PSG are ready to outbid Liverpool for Manchester City’s attacking wizard Rayan Cherki if the FFP punishment proves severe, an exclusive report confirms. The French 23‑year‑old, who joined from Lyon two summers ago, has already delivered six goal contributions in eight league games this season.

Why PSG want the French talent

Paris Saint‑Germain see Cherki as a perfect fit for their attacking philosophy and as a French player with strong resale and commercial appeal. The club’s boardroom has reportedly expressed huge enthusiasm for his profile, hoping he can fill the creative gap left by departing stars.

His contract runs until 2030, meaning any departure would require a substantial fee rather than a free‑agent move. City originally paid €42.5m for him, and his recent form suggests they would demand far more.

City’s FFP case looms over market

The independent commission found Manchester City guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine‑season period from 2009‑18, citing sham commercial deals. No sanction has yet been handed down, and the club has appealed the verdict.

Potential penalties such as relegation, a points deduction or a transfer embargo would reshape the transfer market, prompting executives at top clubs to prepare for every scenario.

Rival clubs keep Cherki on radar

Besides PSG, Liverpool remain attentive, while Chelsea have a long‑standing interest and Real Madrid are also mentioned as possible destinations. Bayern Munich have been ruled out as serious contenders.

Executives are also monitoring Phil Foden and Gianluigi Donnarumma for possible exits, underscoring the broader impact of the pending sanction.

TeamTalk states that PSG would not hesitate if Cherki became available at a price they consider workable, whether in January or next summer. The situation at MAN and CITY remains uncertain until the verdict.

Our view is that nothing concrete has happened yet; no formal bid exists and the key variable remains the unannounced sanction. Should the punishment prove severe, Cherki could become a marquee name in the next elite‑level transfer scramble.