Manchester City announced the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon with the player calling the move a personal dream. The reported €36 million ($41.1 million) transfer sees Cherki sign a five-year deal at his new club which will keep him there until 2030.

Manchester City have signed the signing of midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon for an initial 36m euros (£30.5m)

L’Équipe understands the deal for the France international to be worth over €40m.

Manchester City have announced the signing of goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea on a one-year deal.

West Ham, for their part, are holding out for a £70 million fee, more than double what they paid Ajax in 2023.

Marcus Bettinelli has left Chelsea today, on “Mini Transfer Deadline Day”, and has joined Manchester City, where he’s signed just a one-year contract. There’s reportedly only a “nominal transfer fee” involved, as Betts also had one year left on his Chelsea contract.

Rayan Cherki created 125 chances. From open play, he created 100.

With Kevin De Bruyne told to find a new club for next season, Rayan Cherki represents arguably the most important piece of Manchester City’s summer transfer business and there is reason to be excited...