Olympique Lyonnais owner John Textor has ruled out a departure for Rayan Cherki (21) before the closure of the transfer window, during an interview with Canal Plus. The Frenchman who won a silver

Lyon reportedly were open to allowing Rayan Cherki to leave the club during this winter transfer window for around £20million amid links to Chelsea and Liverpool

According to L'Equipe, Borussia Dortmund made a bid in a similar region to that today, but it has been rejected, with outspoken owner Textor going on the record to confirm Cherki will be going nowhere.

John Textor – and Olympique Lyonnais – are sticking by their word. The OL owner told Canal Plus that there was “no chance” that Rayan Cherki (21) would leave the club before the closure

Rayan Cherki has been on Liverpool’s radar during the January transfer window, but he looks set to remain at Lyon for the time being. Last week, CaughtOffside reported that the Reds had submitted an enquiry for the playmaker,

Liverpool are among several clubs who have been linked with Rayan Cherki. Olympique Lyonnais owner John Textor has declared that Rayan Cherki will not be leaving before the transfer window closes. The Ligue 1 outfit are in financial trouble and have been provisionally relegated to the second tier by the French football watchdog DNCG.