Reports indicate that Newcastle United and Manchester United are prepared to compete for the services of Lyon forward Rayan Cherki.

Since his six-year-old signing with Lyon, the 20-year-old has appeared in 112 games for the French champions, accumulating 14 goals and 17 assists.

He scored eleven goals in eighteen appearances for France’s Under-21 side, following two goals in three at the U19 level.

Cherki was heavily rumored to have been offered a transfer to Premier League club Chelsea during the summer transfer window.

Although the transfer attempt was not successful, Mauricio Pochettino maintained his desire to acquire a versatile youth forward by acquiring Cole Palmer from Manchester City.

Palmer has swiftly integrated into the lineup, while Cherki is finding it difficult to motivate a dismal Lyon squad.

The Ligue 1 club are at an absolute nadir in the French top division, having failed to earn a single victory in their first ten matches.

Sunday’s home stalemate with Metz marked Cherki’s first goal contribution; he assisted Skelly Alvero’s 84th-minute equalizer.

It is uncertain whether the 20-year-old Frenchman will seize the opportunity to leave Lyon during the winter transfer window or remain to compete for a starting position in Ligue 1.

The Premier League has expressed interest in the athlete, notwithstanding his unsatisfactory performance this season.

Newcastle and Manchester United are reportedly the clubs most interested in signing Cherki in 2024. Cherki is capable of playing both on the flank and in attacking midfield.

Both clubs are “monitoring” the French U21 international’s situation “ahead of a potential swoop next year” because they are “long-term admirers.”

When their youth graduate expires his or her contract in 2025, Lyon might be keen to seize the opportunity to collect a substantial transfer fee.

United and the Magpies, according to the report, consider Cherki to be a “potential star in the making” whose acquisition could be a “shrewd” business decision.

Although Erik ten Hag has a plethora of alternatives at Cherki’s position, none of them have performed admirably thus far this season.

Manchester United’s manager is likely to maintain confidence in Antony, whom he acquired for approximately £80 million from Ajax last season, whereas Marcus Rashford seems impervious to trade despite his subpar performance.

Ten Hag has Facundo Pellistri, Alejandro Garnacho, and Amad Diallo as younger alternatives.

In contrast, Newcastle would benefit from the acquisition of a versatile forward of Cherki’s caliber.

While Eddie Howe has witnessed the development of Anthony Gordon, Miguel Almiron remains a player who, despite his tremendous effort for the team, is certainly replaceable. Regarding Pashun.

Transfermarkt values Cherki at €30 million (£26 million).