Man Utd left STUNNED by ‘disrespectful’ transfer target's X-rated gesture

Robin Bairner

• 19 Apr 2025 16:00 BST
• 3 min read

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Manchester United supporters have been left astonished by the actions of one of the club’s summer transfer targets, who has been accused of being “disrespectful” towards the Old Trafford outfit.

Rayan Cherki has caught the eye of the Red Devils in recent times, with the Lyon attacker scoring twice against United in the Europa League clash between the sides.

Current ETV

Rayan Cherki

F (R), M (C)

Lyon

Rayan Cherki

F (R), M (C)

Lyon

€37.5M

ETV Range

€33.8M - €41.3M

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And it was the actions of the 21-year-old Frenchman after netting at Old Trafford on Thursday that have led to claims that a player behaving in such a fashion “does not belong at a club like Manchester United”.

Cherki reacted to scoring by grabbing his crotch repeatedly in an action that has split the fanbase of the Red Devils.

Cherki splits Man Utd fanbase

“Not a hope we try to buy him now. No class from the dude,” one supporter tweeted.

Another simply commented: “Disgusting.”

A third added: “Never try to bring him to the club even if he is the best player in the world.”

But opinions on Cherki are divided, with the Man Utd fans getting just a taste of what the 21-year-old is capable of.

Indeed, many appreciated the arrogance of a player who has 12 goals and 18 assists across all competitions this term.

“Zirkzee did this too, what's with the hate?” one Man Utd fan pointed out.

Another added: “Imagine doing it to Liverpool fans in a Red and White jersey just imagine, bring him in.”

Finally, one more United fan simply said: “100% disagree”.

Cherki will be put up for sale by Lyon in the summer as he has just one year of his contract remaining while the French side are under significant financial pressure.

As such, Man Utd could buy him for a bargain price, with the playmaker having an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) €37.5 million.