PSG join the hunt! Paris giants plot to hijack Cherki as Man City's crisis deepens
The earthquake caused by Manchester City's financial verdict continues to send shockwaves across Europe. According to TEAMtalk, Paris Saint-Germain are now plotting a sensational move to hijack Rayan Cherki, one of the Cityzens' most creative stars, should the ongoing crisis force the club into selling its crown jewels.
Details: TEAMtalk reports that PSG are closely monitoring the situation at the Etihad and are ready to pounce on the French playmaker if City's appeal fails and severe sanctions, including a possible relegation, trigger an exodus of top players. Cherki, who joined City from Lyon in the summer of 2025 and is under contract until 2030, has been one of the most technically gifted performers in the Premier League this season. Arsenal and Liverpool are also said to be on high alert, while Real Madrid have previously tracked the 23-year-old.
The background to this story is well known. On September 29, an independent Premier League commission found Manchester City guilty on all charges relating to serious breaches of financial rules over nine seasons, with the cumulative effect of the schemes exceeding £900 million. City have categorically denied the findings and officially lodged a comprehensive appeal on October 2, insisting the ruling contains clear errors of law, fact and principle.
Cherki has emerged as one of City's most productive creators since his arrival, forming a fruitful connection with Erling Haaland and drawing praise for his close control and vision. Ironically, the Lyon academy graduate was close to joining PSG before City swooped in, as former OL owner John Textor previously revealed, meaning the Parisian giants would effectively be resurrecting an old pursuit.
It's worth noting that Manchester City remain in a strong contractual position and would demand a significant fee for a player they consider a cornerstone of their long-term project. For now, any move remains conditional on the outcome of the appeal and the separate sanctioning hearing, but the list of Europe's elite circling the Etihad is growing by the day.
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