Real Madrid monitoring Cherki if Manchester City faces sanctions

Real Madrid have reportedly identified Rayan Cherki as a target should Manchester City face destabilization, according to specialist site Fichajes. The French international, who arrived from Lyon, is contracted to City until June 2030.

Manchester City face potential severe sanctions as part of the Premier League investigation into alleged financial regulation breaches. An unfavorable ruling could weaken the club’s sporting project and prompt certain players to consider leaving.

It is in this context that Madrid president Florentino Pérez has reportedly expressed interest in Cherki’s profile. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder is renowned for his ability to create chances, beat opponents one-on-one, and provide creativity in the final third.

Financially, the operation promises to be substantial. Estimates cited by Fichajes point to a transfer of at least €110 million, with a potential window envisaged around 2027 or 2028. Real Madrid are also reportedly examining Cherki as an alternative to Michael Olise, another attacking profile on the radar of the Merengues’ management.

The matter remains highly speculative for now: no sanctions have yet been handed down against Manchester City, and Cherki holds a long-term contract that gives City a comfortable negotiating position in any talks.