Other English clubs and German clubs were interested in Cherki but the forward was won over by Guardiola in discussions, sources have told ESPN. Cherki, who leaves Lyon ater scori

In a sense, tomorrow's deadline is a bit misleading. That is just to be involved in the start of the Club World Cup. There is an opportunity to add to squads in mid-tournament from 27 June to 3 July that would make players available for the knockout rounds. City could also ignore the Club World Cup altogether and sign Cherki at a later date.

Cherki was named in the Europa League Team of the Season, while also earning his first call-up for France's senior team in May.