Lyon and France forward Alexandre Lacazette has rubbished negative preconceived notions about his club and international teammate Rayan Cherki, who is expected to join Manchester City this

Other English clubs and German clubs were interested in Cherki but the forward was won over by Guardiola in discussions, sources have told ESPN. Cherki, who leaves Lyon ater scori

Manchester City 's move for Lyon star Rayan Cherki will reportedly involve a player heading on loan in the opposite direction. The Blues are believed to have agreed a £36million package for the 21-year-old, with add-ons and extra conditions making it a complex deal.