According to Sacha Tavolieri, Manchester City remain confident of signing Rayan Cherki (21) from Lyon this summer despite seeing their first bid rejected by the Ligue 1 club. Talks remain open

Ever since Rayan Cherki put in a sparkling cameo performance for France in their 5-4 UEFA Nations League semi-final defeat to Spain, anticipation has built ahead of his expected move to Manchester

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Lyon have turned down City's first bid for Cherki but a second offer is now being prepared. He adds that the 21-year-old is waiting for an agreement between the two teams and is relaxed about the situation.