Arne Slot wants to disrupt Manchester City's plans: he has started a move for Sherky

The famous English club Liverpool has begun to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season. The club's new head coach Arne Slot returned from vacation last week and flew to France. There he flew to hold talks with young striker Ryan Sherkey, who plays for Lyon, according to The Athletic and journalist David Ornstein.

According to reports, the 21-year-old talented player's game has attracted serious interest not only from Liverpool, but also from the current EPL champions Manchester City. However, it is said that the Liverpool management does not see Sherkey as a main transfer target yet.

Wirtz in the first place, but...

The Reds' main transfer plan is Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz. However, the Leverkusen club rejected both offers sent by Liverpool. Therefore, the coaching staff led by Arne Slot is considering Sherky as an alternative option, taking into account the possibility that the transfer of Wirz will not take place.

A price has been set for Sherky

The French club Lyon is not against selling Sherky. According to sources, the club is demanding at least 35 million euros for the 21-year-old player. At the same time, according to the information provided by the Transfermarkt portal, the striker's market value is estimated at around 45 million euros.

Statistics: despite his youth, he has enough experience

Sherky played a total of 44 matches for Lyon in the 2023/24 season. In these matches, he scored 12 goals and assisted his teammates 20 times. Such results show how offensive and effective a player he is.

His current contract with Lyon runs until the summer of 2026, which gives the club a strong negotiating position in case of a sale.

Conclusion: the fight has just begun

Liverpool's interest in Sherky is not one-sided - Manchester City is also seriously considering the transfer. Now, the two big clubs could be in a fight for Sherky.

Who the young and talented player will join will depend on the negotiations and the positions of the clubs in the coming weeks. One thing is certain: Ryan Sherky could become one of the brightest stars in Europe in the future.