Liverpool Target £19m Playmaker as Ideal Partner for Nunez

Liverpool are reportedly closing in on the signing of Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki for just £19 million this January transfer window. The highly-rated 21-year-old could be the perfect creative foil for striker Darwin Nunez.

According to reports, Liverpool are now the “main candidates” to sign Cherki after intensifying their pursuit of the French talent. Lyon are willing to sell due to financial issues, with a deal potentially completed “in the next few days”.

Cherki is having a productive season for Lyon, with 5 goals and 8 assists in 22 appearances across all competitions. He ranks in the top 1% of attacking midfielders in Europe’s top 5 leagues for shot-creating actions, progressive passes and successful take-ons per 90 minutes.

His creative flair and dribbling ability could help unlock Nunez’s potential at Liverpool. The Uruguayan striker has struggled for consistency but showed his quality with a brace against Brentford on Saturday.

Manager Arne Slot is keen to add more creativity to his attack, with Cherki able to play across the forward line. His signing for just £19m could prove a bargain for a player of his talent and potential.

Pairing Cherki’s vision and passing with Nunez’s movement and finishing could give Liverpool a dangerous new-look attack as they push for the Premier League title. The young Frenchman appears an ideal fit for Slot’s high-tempo, attacking style of play.