Latest developments
- Everton could renew their interest in signing Rayan Cherki.
- Cherki is expected to leave Lyon in the summer.
- The Frenchman wants Champions League football.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (1.5/5): Football Insider is rarely in the know
Everton have previously tried to sign Rayan Cherki from Lyon and it is understood that the Toffees could renew their interest in signing the French playmaker in the summer.
The story comes from Football Insider, who adds that David Moyes's new recruitment policy could hamper the pursuit as he wants to focus on signing young, British footballers.
Value (3/5): Lyon not in position to demand a lot
Cherki was seemingly offered to every top club in Europe over the winter transfer window due to Lyon's willingness to sell their prodigy. At this stage, it seems their stance is unlikely to change, owing to their financial predicament. Expect them to make Cherki available for peanuts at the end of the campaign.
Suitability (3.5/5): Creative wizard
The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the best creative players in Ligue 1, having registered 12 assists across all competitions this season. His passing range and dribbling are phenomenal and in the right setup, he could achieve brilliant things.
Upgrade? (4/5): Immense addition
It is not an overstatement to say that Cherki is currently better than every Everton attacker, including Moyes' current number ten Abdoulaye Doucoure.
The Merseyside outfit need to reshape their frontline which is made up of stop-gap solutions. The arrival of Cherki could be a great start in that regard.
Logic (1.5/5): Champions League football being eyed
It is claimed that the Lyon star wants to play in the Champions League and is accordingly likely to wait for a bigger club than Everton to make a move for him.
Whisper+ verdict: 13.5/25
With both Moyes and Cherki looking for different things, this move is extremely unlikely to materialise.
