Lyon reportedly were open to allowing Rayan Cherki to leave the club during this winter transfer window for around £20million amid links to Chelsea and Liverpool

Lyon president John Textor has confirmed that Rayan Cherki will not be leaving the club before the deadline amid links of a potential move to Liverpool. The Reds have been credited with an interest in signing Cherki in recent weeks,

Rayan Cherki has been on Liverpool’s radar during the January transfer window, but he looks set to remain at Lyon for the time being. Last week, CaughtOffside reported that the Reds had submitted an enquiry for the playmaker,