Liverpool boss Arne Slot has moved to trump Manchester City for Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki.
City have been locked in talks with Cherki and OL about a summer move to England.
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However, the Athletic says Slot took time from his holiday break to speak face-to-face with Cherki.
The pair met, though talks beyond that initial meeting have not progressed.
As such, City remain favourites to land Cherki, who can leave OL this summer for €25m. The midfielder's contract runs to 2026.