Shaun: What a deal! What a player! The Premier league isn't ready for this boy's class - City rebuild is on. Oliver: I believe he is a great signing and will strengthen our midfield, especially with De Bruyne leaving.

Manchester City has kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki from Lyon for 36 million euros in time to play in the Club World Cup.

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

Rayan Cherki is only the latest talent fresh off the Lyon production line, but he may be the best yet. He joined Lyon at the age of seven from AS Saint-Priest and, aged 16 years and 140 days, became their youngest goalscorer in January 2020.

Haaland is keeping a close eye on Cherki 👀It's written: this duo is going to wreak havoc, and it seems the Cyborg is the first to realize it. While all sources agree that Cherki is set to sign

The France playmaker is a mercurial genius who is set to transform Manchester City's midfield. There is far more to him than meets the eye

All the latest transfer news as clubs look to bring in players before Tuesday's deadline and before the Club World Cup begins.