Rayan Cherki, a talented attacking midfielder from Olympique de Lyon, is attracting interest due to the club's financial difficulties. Lyon's debt is around 500 million euros, and they need to raise at least 100 million euros by the end of the current season to avoid relegation to Ligue 2. Real Betis, under Manuel Pellegrini, is one of the clubs interested in Cherki.

Betis has recently inquired with Lyon about the conditions under which Cherki could leave, but it does not seem like a possibility at this time.

Real Betis has Rayan Cherki as a backup option to replace Nabil Fekir if needed.