Plan B, Team News: To prevent Cherki from being unable to sign, Manchester City pays attention to Xavi Simmons

June 5th French media reported that in order to prevent the inability to sign Cherky, Manchester City closely monitored Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simmons.

reported that Leipzig failed to qualify for European competition next season and the player is expected to leave this summer.

Manchester City is one of Simmons' suitors, but they are already trying to sign Lyon's offensive midfielder Cherki, and there are reports that the French international has not yet made a commitment to transfer to Manchester City, although Manchester City seems to have stepped up its pursuit in the near future.

It is reported that Cherki and Manchester City are very close to reaching an agreement on a contract, but this does not mean that the players have stopped listening to the proposals of other clubs and have decided to join Manchester City.

report pointed out that Manchester City is expected to make an offer to Lyon for Cherki soon.