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.

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.

Manchester City supporters have been told exactly what to expect from Rayan Cherki, who is closing in on a move to the club from Lyon this summer.The France international has emerged as a priority