Arne Slot has interrupted his vacation to meet with a surprise player in person, which could cause Liverpool to sabotage Manchester City’s transfer agreement.
After winning the Premier League last season, Liverpool has already made additions to their team.
They have signed Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong and are still pursuing Florian Wirtz, his former colleague, who is negotiating a spectacular move to Anfield.
Manchester City, one of Liverpool’s domestic rivals, is also seeking to add players for the Club World Cup this month.
play June 18, the Blues take play Wydad AC of Morocco in Philadelphia to kick off the season.
Pep Guardiola is eager to strengthen his squad before the competition starts.
Rayan Ait-Nouri of Wolves is among the many celebrities that Man City has been linked to.
In addition, the Etihad team is negotiating a deal with Lyon for Rayan Cherki, which would cost about £25 million.
However, Slot left his vacation to speak with the Frenchman directly, raising the possibility that Liverpool may sabotage Man City’s offer for Cherki.
Slot traveled to France last week to talk to the 21-year-old, according to David Ornstein.
He ended his vacation in order to strengthen his team’s roster in preparation for the upcoming campaign.
According to the source, Liverpool is still “doing due diligence on other options and preparing for all outcomes” despite their commitment to Wirtz.
Before the Wirtz hunt intensified, Slot was supposed to have a conversation with the Lyon ace.
Cherki’s outstanding accomplishments in France’s top division have garnered a lot of attention.
Last season, he scored 12 goals in all competitions, including one in the Europa League versus Manchester United.
Cherki says he would be prepared to join either Man City or Liverpool in an interview with L’Equipe.
“Any system will work for me. I prepare myself mentally and physically every day,” he said.
“Above all, I’m trying to choose the best option for me, to develop as a person and a footballer.”
“You’re never sure of anything,” Cherki continued. However, I’ll admit that I fulfilled my goals at OL by being a real Lyonnais and giving my all for my team.
“I had no trouble leaving the ship. I gritted my teeth and stayed. I smiled, I sobbed, and I felt afraid. However, a man must be like that; it’s ingrained in his DNA. You must fight for your club even when it’s difficult, when you’re crying, and when you’re afraid.”
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