MU fans demand to buy Lyon striker

"Red Devils" fans were impressed with the performance of Rayan Cherki on Lyon's side.

Cherki impressed against MU. Photo: Reuters .

As MU led 2-0 against Lyon at Old Trafford, Cherki was still a real threat to the "Red Devils" defense. The 21-year-old player was not only active in the attack but also an expert in taking corner kicks with both feet.

Former football star Rio Ferdinand highly appreciated Cherki's ability to finish with both feet. He said this is a rare type of player in modern football.

In the 104th minute, Cherki was the one who scored to raise the score to 3-2 for Lyon in the second leg. He created 4 scoring opportunities for his teammates, successfully dribbled 3 times and had 81 touches after 107 minutes of play, according to Sofascore . Cherki was also rated the highest in the Lyon squad by this site (8 points).

Cherki in a dispute with Harry Maguire. Photo: Reuters.

United fans on social media have expressed interest in signing Cherki, especially as Lyon are struggling financially and may have to sell him for a cut price next summer. One fan wrote: "We should talk to Cherki's agent while the game is on and sign him now for £20m before he gets on the plane home!"

Another fan jokingly suggested: "Swap Garnacho for Cherki, a deal needs to be done in the first half." Another account asserted: "I need Amad Diallo and Cherki together at Old Trafford."

Cherki is a versatile attacking player, playing in many positions in the attack. This season, he has mainly played as an attacking midfielder and right forward. He has scored 8 goals and contributed 9 assists for Lyon in Ligue 1. In the Europa League, Cherki has also shown impressive ball-playing ability with 8 assists in 12 matches, in addition to 4 goals.

Transfermarkt values ​​Cherki at around £30m. His contract with Lyon expires in the summer of 2026.

2 goals of MU in the draw with Lyon Leny Yoro and Zirkzee scored in the match MU drew 2-2 with Lyon in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals in the early morning of April 11.

Source: https://znews.vn/cdv-mu-doi-mua-tien-dao-lyon-post1546766.html