Earlier, it was reported that Florian Wirtz had turned down the opportunity to join Manchester City, opting instead for a move to Liverpool. However, Manchester City has now taken the lead in the race to sign Cherki, a 21-year-old French player who has impressed with his performances this season.

According to sources, Cherki has chosen Manchester City after speaking with their manager, Pep Guardiola. This decision is likely due to his impressive statistics, having scored 12 goals and provided 20 assists in 44 games.