Manchester City's Interest in Rayan Cherki

Manchester City is reportedly preparing a strategic move to acquire Lyon's talented attacking midfielder, Rayan Cherki. According to recent reports, the Citizens are the latest to join the race for the 21-year-old, who is expected to leave Groupama Stadium this summer. The potential transfer fee is estimated to be between £20 million and £25 million, with other top clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea also showing interest.

Napoli's Pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho

In other transfer news, Napoli is set to reignite its interest in Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho. The Serie A side is prioritizing the addition of a winger, especially as they are close to finalizing the signing of Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. Napoli hopes to secure Garnacho for less than the €60 million demanded by United in January, with Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-In as a potential alternative.

Liverpool's Stance on Cody Gakpo

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is expected to dismiss any interest from Bayern Munich in winger Cody Gakpo. The 26-year-old Netherlands international is considered a key player for the Reds, and the club is not willing to entertain offers below £75 million. Gakpo, who joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in 2022, has a contract that runs until the summer of 2028.

Barcelona's Contract Talks with Frenkie de Jong

Barcelona is keen to secure midfielder Frenkie de Jong with a new contract extension before June 30. The 28-year-old is reportedly eager to continue his tenure with the Blaugrana, and the club is hopeful of reducing his salary to alleviate their financial situation. Talks are ongoing between De Jong's representatives and sporting director Deco, with optimism for a swift agreement.

Jordan Henderson's Future

Multiple clubs are considering a move for Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson. The 34-year-old is expected to make a final decision on his future this month, with interest from both the Premier League and Serie A. Henderson also has the option to extend his stay in Amsterdam by another year, thanks to a clause in his contract. Last season, he made 44 appearances across all competitions.