Crystal Palace set to rival PSG and West Ham for £29m bumper fee

In November, Olympique Lyonnais faced a heavy financial sanction from the DNCG (National Directorate of Management Control), putting the club in a significant financial situation. Even so, a fire sale during the January transfer window is not guaranteed.

While Lyon must sell players to comply with the ruling, the club is determined to hold out for what it considers to be fair prices. With the added pressure of potential relegation to League Two, resolving these financial challenges has become crucial.

Key players like Rayan Cherki and Malick Fofana could leave, perhaps for less than their market value. Cherki’s two-year contract extension, signed in September, offer in Lyon some negotiating power, but a report from L’Équipe states that a transfer in January remains probable.

Cherki, who has long dreamed of joining Real Madrid, is also attracting interest from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, making his situation one to watch closely.

Crystal Palace will enter race for Rayan Cherki

According to The SunPSG and Dortmund are ready to take on Crystal Palace for Cherki’s signature.

The Athletic reported that the West Ham chiefTim Steidten closely follows the Lyon playmaker. At the same time, TBR Shared Football that Liverpool’s £17m offer for the 21-year-old is likely to be turned down as Lyon are expecting £29m.