Lazio Prioritize Crystal Palace, PSG Summer Target for January Move, Report Says

Olympique Lyonnais’ Rayan Cherki was the center of transfer rumors all summer, but he ended up staying put. Now, he might even sign a new contract with Lyon, as his current deal runs until 2025.

According to The Athletic’s Peter Rutzler, Fulham made a bid for the young attacking midfielder, offering an initial £12 million plus bonuses. Rutzler also mentioned that Crystal Palace remains interested, though they haven’t made a formal offer yet.

Meanwhile, L’Equipe’s Loïc Tanzi revealed that PSG had been expected to sign Cherki during the summer transfer window. The latest information on the 20-year-old after failing to make a move this summer is that there’s a new suitor for him.

According to Tuttosport (h/t Le10Sport), Lazio has made the French attacking midfielder their top target for the upcoming transfer window, which opens on January 1st.

The report also reveals that the Italian club had already shown interest this past summer, and there’s now optimism they can revisit the deal in the winter—unless he signs an extension with OL before then.