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Rayan Cherki, an 23-year-old offensive midfielder for Manchester City, is not part of the plans for the upcoming Bayern's transfer market. The German club has ruled out pursuing his signing despite recent rumors and, unless a serious injury occurs, they also do not plan on making a significant investment in January.
Rayan Cherki is not in Bayern's plans
The name of Rayan Cherki had been linked to Bayern as a possible alternative to strengthen their offensive area, but the latest information denies that the Frenchman was ever part of Bayern's target list. Therefore, there is no ongoing negotiation between the two clubs.
Bayern's stance is also in line with their economic planning for January. The club prioritizes a market strategy focused on the summer and would only alter that approach if a serious injury necessitates signing a player during the season.
The current sporting context does not require an immediate solution for the position. Jamal Musiala returned to competition in January 2026 after 196 days out due to a fibula fracture and ankle dislocation, successfully completing his recovery with Bayern.
Musiala remains a key player for Bayern's offensive structure, making the possibility of bringing in Cherki not a priority at this time. Additionally, the German club is unwilling to engage in a multimillion-dollar operation outside of their winter plans.
🚨 Bayern Munich have no plans to pursue Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki.
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 14, 2026
Despite recent transfer links, the Frenchman has never featured on Bayern’s list of targets.
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Manchester City secures Rayan Cherki
Rayan Cherki's contract situation also does not allow for an immediate departure. Manchester City signed the Frenchman from Olympique de Lyon for five seasons, with a contract until June 30, 2030.
The transfer was around 40 million euros, according to Reuters, an investment that the player's performance has begun to justify in his second season in England. In the early matches of the Premier League 2026/27, he has 2 goals and 2 assists.
Cherki had already shown his ability to produce from the beginning of the season. In the 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace, he scored two goals, and against Bournemouth, he contributed with two assists in the 2-1 win.
His market value remains high. FotMob currently rates him at 68.4 million euros, a figure exceeding Manchester City's acquisition cost from Lyon.
With a contract until 2030, immediate performance, and a role within Enzo Maresca's squad, the scenario for a departure in January appears complex, even if a willing suitor came forward. Bayern, in any case, is not preparing for such a move.
For now, Rayan Cherki will stay at Manchester City, and Bayern will maintain their plans for January unless an injury alters their needs. The situation may be reassessed for the summer, but the German club does not intend to prioritize signing the Frenchman during the upcoming winter window.
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