Arne Slot’s confirmed secret meeting sparks fresh twist in Liverpool transfer chase

Arne Slot left his holiday last week to personally meet Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki, sparking fresh intrigue over Liverpool’s summer transfer plans.

The 46-year-old flew to the south of France to speak directly with the Frenchman, as reported by David Ornstein for The Athletic, in a move that’s raised eyebrows given the growing belief that Florian Wirtz is Anfield-bound.

Cherki, 21, has since become Manchester City’s top target – but he was with Liverpool’s head coach first and that’s what’s caused confusion.