Photo: Lyon asks Chelki for 40 million euros, the team chairman seems to have an objection to Dortmund

May 24th Dortmund regards Lyon midfielder Cherki as one of the goals this summer. German media Bistro reported that the French club's asking price for the player is as high as 40 million euros, and the club's chairman John Texter seems to have no intention of letting the player transfer to Dortmund. The report said that Dortmund especially wants to strengthen the midfield after qualifying for the Champions League next season. In addition to Job Bellingham, the 21-year-old Cherki is still at the forefront of Dortmund's target list. Now, Lyon, whose financial situation is extremely tight, hopes to sell the midfielder at a high price as soon as possible.

But Dortmund faces a difficult game for the player: because although Cherki's contract is only one year left, it is reported that Lyon suddenly offered him a transfer fee of 40 million euros.

In this personnel issue, besides the obviously overpriced asking price, there is another factor that makes things more complicated and difficult: Lyon's maverick chairman John Texter still seems to be uninterested in allowing Cherky to play for Dortmund in the future.

Dotter had tried to make a quotation in the previous winter transfer window. Texter then launched a vulgar attack on Dortmund on Instagram: "Dortmund talked to us, and I'm very happy to tell them: they can get out!"

It is reported that during the winter window, Cherky got a verbal promise that he could leave the team at a price of about 22.5 million euros, but Texter suddenly regretted and denied the existence of the agreement. What's even more tricky now is: Chel delivered excellent numbers in the basic season, contributing 12 goals and 22 assists in 44 official games.

It is obvious that some of his world-class performances have also attracted the attention of other clubs, and in addition to AC Milan, Manchester United has also included it on the target list. But it is reported that Chelkins have emphasized many times that he is very eager to play for Dortmund. Now, signing Cherki will be a difficult task for Dortmund senior managers Ricken and Kyle.