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Rayan Cherki, Manchester City's divisive new 'genius': Why coaches are split on £34m superstar - and why he is key to Pep Guardiola's rebuild after slipping through United's fingers

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Rayan Cherki has already endeared himself to Manchester City supporters before kicking a ball for the club.

Pep Guardiola’s side are closing in on the £34m signing of the Lyon attacking midfielder in time for him to join them at the Club World Cup but he already has an advantage over most new signings trying to impress the fans. And that’s because Cherki made enemies of Manchester United by cupping his private parts to goad home supporters after scoring at Old Trafford during the Europa League quarter-final.

But that is not the only memorable thing Cherki has done recently.