Manchester City are set to sign attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon in a €40 million package deal. The French international is said to have flown to Manchester shortly after a deal was agreed on Monday morning to complete his medical and media duties before signing ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline before the FIFA Club World Cup.

Over the last few weeks, the market has begun to accelerate with more decisive steps and specific names. Teams are not waiting for the Nations League to end to make their moves. Some clubs,

Cherki was named in the Europa League Team of the Season, while also earning his first call-up for France's senior team in May.