Lyon president John Textor has confirmed that Rayan Cherki will not be leaving the club before the deadline amid links of a potential move to Liverpool. The Reds have been credited with an interest in signing Cherki in recent weeks,

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.

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,