Romano reported that Manchester City contacted Cherki, and the player and White were among the top of Manchester City's signing list.
Romano pointed out that as the No. 10 signing target, Manchester City has contacted Cherki and started a preliminary dialogue.
After exiting the trade at Wilz, Cherki was at the top of Manchester City's target list of signings with Gibbs White, and the player also learned about Manchester City's interest in him.
21-year-old Cherki played 44 games in various competitions in the 24-25 season, contributing 12 goals and 20 assists. His current contract is in June 2026, and Germany's turnover is worth 35 million euros.