Manchester City also considering £50m talent likened to Philippe Coutinho, could be signed instead of Rayan Cherki

Manchester City are moving quickly after deciding to abandon a deal for Florian Wirtz.

The primary task for Hugo Viana – Director of Football at the Etihad Stadium – right now is to find a new source of creativity for Pep Guardiola in midfield, as Kevin De Bruyne prepares to leave.

Manchester City have opened talks to sign Rayan Cherki – who is available for around £25m due to a release clause – which would be a good start, seeing as the Frenchman notched 20 assists this…