The transfer guru stated Cherki were going through a tough time amid Lyon’s struggles, adding the gifted youngster would not have any trouble finding suitors if he became available next summer. “ Despite links, Rayan Cherki was never an option for Chelsea in the summer, I don’t know why there were so many rumours on Cherki and Chelsea but they always had different plans and it was tactical reason.” The Italian journalist revealed (via CaughtOffside):
He claimed that Cherki was not the right fit for Mauricio Pochettino’s system, which is why the club never entertained the idea of signing him. Writing in his Daily Briefing column, Romano claimed there was never any truth to the reports crediting Chelsea with an interest in the French midfielder. Romano Plays Down Chelsea’s Interest In Rayan Cherki Of course, no move materialized over the summer, with Romano now saying that it was never in the cards anyway. Reports claimed that the Blues were looking to add a young and creative midfielder to their ranks and had earmarked the 20-year-old. Premier League giants Chelsea were heavily linked with a move for Lyon’s Cherki during the 2023-24 summer transfer window. Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has said that Rayan Cherki is going through a tough time at Lyon but does not think Chelsea are in the running for the attacking midfielder.
