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Cherki told he can reach KDB numbers - if he fixes biggest 'weakness'

Rayan Cherki has been tipped to be as successful at Manchester City as Kevin De Bruyne by Gael Clichy. The former City left-back used to coach the maverick attacking midfielder when he played for France's under-21 side and gave special insight into what he can offer Pep Guardiola's side. And he outlined the one aspect of his game that he needs to improve upon in order to truly shine at the Etihad Stadium.

RANKED: Top 10 best-value transfers of the summer window

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Transfer grades for the 60 biggest deals of the summer

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Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Man City can't trigger loan recall to cover Cherki injury

Manchester City are set to be without summer signing Rayan Cherki until November and Claudio Echeverri would offer ideal cover if he wasn't already on loan.

Newcastle United v Liverpool - Premier League

Ekitike rewarded with late France call-up as Cherki withdraws

New Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike earned a late call-up to the France squad as he replaced the injured Rayan Cherki in the national team. Ekitike got off to a dream start to his Reds career as he scored two goals in his first couple of matches for the Reds in the Premier League. His efforts were duly recognised by Didier Deschamps and was included in the French side for their World Cup qualifiers.

Manchester City v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Man City confirm club's new No. 10 following Grealish departure

Manchester City have wasted no time in filling the famous No.10 shirt, handing it to French prodigy Rayan Cherki in the wake of Jack Grealish’s departure to Everton. The 21-year-old arrived from Lyon just before the FIFA Club World Cup in a deal worth €36 million (£30.5m), with further add-ons potentially inflating the fee.

Man City season preview: Will new blood be enough for Pep?

The Cityzens have refreshed their squad but doubts remain over their ability to finish top of an ever-more competitive pile

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EPL predictions: Who will be the signing of the season?

The transfer window has seen plenty of comings and goings across the English top-flight, but which new arrival will have the biggest impact?

Man Utd are failing - again! Grading the Big Six's summer windows

The market opened earlier than usual but not every member of England's elite has taken advantage of it as the 2025-26 campaign fast approaches...

Pep's puzzle: How do City's ferocious forwards all fit in?

The Catalan coach has a ferocious array of attackers to call upon after a flurry of transfer activity - but the hard part now is choosing who to start

Why City snubbed Gibbs-White and bought Cherki instead

The reasons for Manchester City opting to sign Rayan Cherki over Morgan Gibbs-White have been revealed.

Guardiola gives verdict on Cherki's unimpressive debut

Pep Guardiola gave his verdict on Rayan Cherki's debut for Manchester City after an unimpressive outing in the Club World Cup.

Pep hails Cherki as having 'incredible skills' after CWC bow

Pep Guardiola says Rayan Cherki has "incredible skills" despite his underwhelming Club World Cup debut, as he bids to replace Kevin De Bruyne.

Cherki is City's new maverick - but can he thrive under Pep?

The playmaker's relationship with his new boss will be fascinating to watch after being plagued by accusations of an attitude problem

Newcastle United FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - Premier League

📽️ | Cunha snubbed as Wilshere ranks top summer signings

Matheus Cunha was snubbed by Jack Wilshere as the ex-Arsenal star ranked the top signings made by Man Utd, Man City and Liverpool so far this summer.

Spain v France - UEFA Nations League 2025 Semi-final

City newbie Cherki sets sights on Ballon d'Or

Rayan Cherki has laid out his ambitions after joining Manchester City and has set his sights on winning the Ballon d'Or.

Frequently asked questions

: Kylian Mbappe prefers to play on the left wing in attack, although he has been used as a striker in recent years, first by Didier Deschamps for France, then by his ex-boss Luis Enrique at his former club PSG, and now by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
: Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.
: Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.
: Kylian Mbappe stands at 1.78m (5ft 11in), with his height not regarded as one of his strengths.
: Kylian Mbappe weighs 75kg (165 lbs), making him one of the fastest footballers on the planet.
: In 2004, Kylian Mbappe joined AS Bondy, a club from Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, where he was raised as a child. He attended trials at clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea, before eventually signing for Monaco's academy at the age of 14.
: No. Kylian Mbappe is yet to become a father.
: While Kylian Mbappe is known to keep his relationships away from the public eye, he is currently rumoured to be dating Belgian model Stephanie Rose Bertram. He is yet to get married, though.

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