January 25, according to the famous French media reporters Hugo Delom and Loic Tanzi
According to the latest reports, the real track that Paris is looking for for Saravia to leave the team is the Lyon monster, Rayan Cherki.
For several days, PSG approached Lyon top management with extreme caution to gauge the feasibility of the deal.
Lyon also received the first offer last weekend. L’Equipe could not confirm the relevant amount, but it can be confirmed that Paris has conducted further negotiations with Lyon.
At least until now, Lyon has not closed the door.
Lyon is currently ranked ninth in the league. Considering the cash-out pressure that Cherki’s contract expires in 2024, Lyon is also facing performance and personnel pressure.
In the last few months of 2022, when Cherki has not yet started, the Lyon management has already begun to consider the possibility of his leaving the team and is expected to receive an offer from their young striker this winter.
They now face a complex equation: bite the bullet and not sell the player in a precarious financial environment when his contract ends in a year and a half, or disappoint the Lyon fans by selling another academy gem.
Luis Campos has not hidden his desire to “Frenchise” the Paris dressing room in private in recent weeks.
The recruitment of one of the most promising French players has a strong symbolic value for the Paris Saint-Germain management.
As an observer who is very concerned about the young player market, the Portuguese has for many years considered U23 international Cherki (19 years old, 81 games with OL) as one of the most promising players of his generation and the most promising player on the European continent.
One of the creative young players and will keep a close eye on his development.
But Paris has not given up on overseas goals, and they need the agreement of Lyon and the players to finally focus on this track.
Cherki has shown a higher level and interest in defense over the past few weeks, thus convincing them to pursue him this winter.
The Paris coaching staff believes that Cherki will become the “shadow” of Mbappé, serving in all offensive positions except the center.