Tottenham ‘know Dejan Kulusevski exit set’ as Rayan Cherki transfer wanted
Tottenham have set their sights on one of the most exciting talents in Ligue 1, as Olympique Lyon forward Rayan Cherki attracts interest.
Daniel Levy must bolster Spurs’ squad in the upcoming transfer window as they’ve suffered an abysmal campaign.
Ange Postecoglou’s team are 16th in the Premier League, and their prospects in the English top flight look bleak.
The Europa League is their only salvation, but winning the competition might still not be enough for the North London outfit to retain their best players next summer.
Kulusevski exit on cards at Tottenham as Napoli circle
Napoli are interested in signing Kulusevski from the Lilywhites in the upcoming transfer window, with Antonio Conte a big admirer of the Sweden international [AreaNapoli].
It’s not surprising to see the Italian manager wanting to reunite with the 25-year-old after what he’s been able to achieve in N17 over the years.
| Appearances (2024/25) | Goals | Assists |
| 47 | 10 | 10 |
Kulusevski also may be tempted to sign for Gli Azzurri as he looks to add trophies to his cabinet.
The Serie A giants are at the top of the table in the league, as Conte hopes to bring the title back to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Spurs want to win Cherki transfer race
Spurs have long been linked with a move for Cherki, with the Frenchman impressing at Lyon over the years.
The 21-year-old was able to showcase his talent on the European stage as the Ligue 1 outfit took on Manchester United in the Europa League quarter-finals.
While Les Gones lost to the Red Devils and were eliminated from the competition, the right winger caught the eyes of many with his displays over the two legs.
Tottenham are now determined to win the race for Cherki next summer, according to GiveMeSport.
The news outlet reports (1 May) that the North London outfit have been contacted by the French forward’s representatives to see whether they want to sign him.
It’s been claimed that Lyon could let the talented winger leave for just £25million in the upcoming transfer window as the 21-year-old explores options in the Premier League.
Cherki seems like a perfect replacement for Kulusevski as he can play in multiple positions, including on the right-hand side of the attack and the midfield.
Perhaps Spurs are aware that Kulusevski is likely to leave soon and have put a contingency plan in place to prevent them from entering next season with a lack of creativity in their squad.
The French attacker’s situation at Lyon is one to keep an eye on as the summer window gets closer.