Dhaka, June 17 -- Manchester City have arrived in the United States for the Club World Cup with four new signings: Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli.

But it is attacking midfielder Cherki who is drawing the most attention ahead of Wednesday's opening match against Morocco's Wydad AC.

While Cherki's comments have endeared him to City fans, they are unlikely to be welcomed by rivals Manchester United.

The Frenchman was part of the Olympique Lyon side that collapsed at Old Trafford in the Europa League quarterfinals, conceding three goals in injury time to lose 5-4 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate, after having held a 6-4 lead.

Cherki scored in both legs and admitted both his frustration a...