Barcelona activates 'Operation Cherki'

The French attacking midfielder is one of the players who will request to leave Manchester City if they receive a historic sanction from the Premier League.

Javier Parra Peña | 2 Oct 2026 | 00.00
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FC Barcelona activates 'Operation Cherki'.
FC Barcelona activates 'Operation Cherki'.

FC Barcelona is interested in signing Rayan Cherki in the upcoming transfer windows. The next Barcelona transfer market could be quite lively due to the situation of Manchester City and the punishment it will receive from the Premier League.

The Barcelona board is considering the addition of the French international for 2027, contingent on possible financial sanctions forcing the British team to transfer assets below their valuation of €90.00 million.

The contractual situation in Manchester and the financial conditions of the operation

The 23-year-old forward joined Manchester City in June 2025 and holds a signed employment contract until June 2030. His current value in Transfermarkt metrics stands at €90.00 million, supported by 16 full internationals played with the French national team.

A potential disciplinary resolution in the Premier League would compel the English club to offload players to balance their books, a scenario the Catalan club aims to exploit by negotiating a reduced fee.

FC Barcelona seeks to take advantage of the chaos in Manchester to secure the signing of Rayan Cherki

The European competition led by Real Madrid, PSG, and Premier League clubs

In addition to FC Barcelona's interest, Real Madrid is also observing under similar regulatory circumstances. Likewise, Paris Saint-Germain stands as the most favored destination in Ligue 1, while Liverpool, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich are gathering technical reports on the player.

The Barcelona sports management believes the player's versatility to perform in the playmaker role or on either wing fits the needs of Hansi Flick's sporting project.

The fit of FC Barcelona's wage bill facing a high transfer bid

The FC Barcelona board is exploring economic formulas to tackle the transfer if the English team permits his departure. Revenue generated from selling secondary assets in the squad would enable them to consider a phased proposal.

Barcelona executives view it as crucial for the player to express his willingness to move to Spain to counter the financial firepower of Premier League suitors. The technical department of FC Barcelona will await the disciplinary findings on Manchester City in October and November 2026.

If the Frenchman's availability in the transfer market is confirmed, FC Barcelona will start efforts to persuade the player's entourage and prepare an offer to convince Manchester City for 2027.

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