News about Rayan Cherki

No one enjoys hearing painful home truths. Least of all the flat earthers who would rather stick their fingers in their ears than acknowledge Scottish football's obvious imperfections. Derek Adams learned that the hard way. Manager of Ross County last December, he was tarred and feathered for claiming that the standard of the SPFL was 'shocking'. 'I've left a team in League Two (Morecambe) that's miles better than this team,' he said of his own side.

Just a couple of miles from Ibrox, Glasgow opened its doors to Les Miserables as the first of four showings went ahead at The Hydro. Tickets will cost you a pretty penny to see the French musical masterpiece over these next few days, commanding the same lavish fees as many of the Lyon players who took centre stage in a 4-1 dismantling of Rangers. Chief among them was Malick Fofana, the brilliant young Belgian winger who lit up this Europa League clash with his electric pace and trickery for the visitors.

SIMON JONES: Fulham agreed a £12.7m fee with £4m in add-ons for Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki on Wednesday night but the 21-year-old is unsure on the move.  Cherki, who made his debut for Lyon when he was just 16, has made 141 appearances for the French side, during which he has scored 17 goals an provided 25 assists. Fulham have long-standing interest in Cherki having discussed a deal during the January transfer window.

SIMON JONES: The 22-year-old was one of his club's stand out performers in their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid at Wembley last month, and he wants to pick up where he left off should he be sold this summer. Dortmund, who are signing Serhou Guirassy from Stuttgart and want Lyon's Rayan Cherki and Brighton 's Pascal Gross, are open to selling Adeyemi for around £35million. That has alerted clubs across Europe, including some in England.

Although nearly all mothers will be the first to tell you how proud they are of their sons, only a select few will claim to have raised a hero professional athlete - or in Judy Murray's case, two. They have played a vital part in promoting the success of an even smaller number of them. This can mean either behind the scenes in the boardroom, such as Adrian Rabiot and Kylian Mbappe's manager mothers, or providing vital emotional assistance.

SIMON JONES: Fulham midfielder Rayan Cherki has been in talks with Lyon but he has also expressed an interest in Benrahma after asking earlier in the window.

Fulham have taken on Lyon for a highly rated attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki. Cherki, who was just 20 years old at the time, has already made more than 100 senior appearances since graduating from the Ligue 1 team's youth academy in 2019. Cherki was instrumental in Lyon's revival from a rocky start before the winter break for the 2022 World Cup to finish seventh in the French top flight.

SIMON JONES: Hello and welcome to another iteration of our transfer newsletter, mailed solely to you. My name is Simon Jones, and I'm keen to share knowledge, views, and the latest gossip from around the world on all the transfer windows that are taking place this summer. It's been another hectic week for Man United as they prepare to a contract for Andre Onana, while Rasmus Hojlund remains a key target for them.

Despite the French club's reluctance to sell and his existing deal that keeps him in northern France until 2025, the Blues have set their sights on the assassinated star. According to football.london, Chelsea is unconcerned and seeking a contract and considering a formal bid for the 19-year-old after talks with his club. Following an unsuccessful attempt in January, PSG has maintained their interest in the winger, according to the outlet.

Mykhailo Mudryk's Chelsea career has yet to flourish, but the winger has been showing what he can do while playing for Ukraine at the Under-21 European Championships. Ukraine defeated France 3-1 to advance to the semi-finals of the competition, with Mudryk making a big impact on Sunay. Rayan Cherki had given France the lead in the 19th minute, but Ukraine was able to equalize in the 32nd minute, with Mudryk winning a penalty from which Heorhii Sudakov scored.

Ukraine Under 21s has qualified to the European Championship finals after beating France Under 21s 3-1 at the Cluj Arena. Les Bleus opened the scoring after Lyon youngster Rayan Cherki found the net after 19 minutes, but the game was called off before halftime. Heorhiy Sudakov equalized from the penalty spot 13 minutes later, putting Ukraine in front by halftime as he rushed silkily into the box and bouncing calmly past Lucas Chevalier of Lille.