Star Leon Ryan Sharqi. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Rayyan Chergui has refused to rule out a move away from Lyon in the near future, with a host of Premier League clubs showing interest in him.
Al Sharqi has caught the eye with the French giants in recent years, scoring 22 goals and making 31 assists in 157 matches in all competitions since his appearance in 2019.
The 21-year-old only signed a 12-month contract extension in September, restricting him until June 2026.
However, Lyon are facing serious financial difficulties, and despite currently sitting fifth in Ligue 1, they could be relegated at the end of the season if they do not balance their books.
With a value of 30 million euros Transfer marketCherki is considered one of the most valuable and salable assets in Lyon.
Liverpool, Arsenal, West HamNewcastle, Chelsea and Crystal Palace have all been linked with Shirky recently, and the battle for his signature is sure to heat up.
The English Premier League giants are on alert after Rayan Sharqi’s statements
While Lyon fans will be desperate to keep their star player, the club itself will certainly be tempted to cash in given the interest being generated.
Any sale of Chirkey would go a long way towards securing Lyon's top-flight status.
With that in mind, Chergui's latest comments are sure to be met with mixed feelings in France, although they are likely to encourage a number of Premier League giants.
“We'll see at the end of the season whether I'm still here or not,” the attacking midfielder answered candidly when asked about his future after Lyon beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday. TBR).
French newspaper L'Equipe have suggested that Oriental could leave as early as January, with Lyon needing to raise funds as soon as possible to avoid relegation.
