Manchester City and Lille are in advanced negotiations over the transfer of Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the player reportedly valued at £80 million. The 18-year-old is understood to be ready for a move to the Premier League club this season.
Lille has been keen to retain Bouaddi for another year as part of the ongoing discussions. However, Manchester City aims to integrate him into their squad immediately, particularly as they face potential midfield departures. Rodri is a reported target for Real Madrid, while interest also exists in Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders.
The club has already seen Bernardo Silva depart and faces external interest in other players. Tottenham has shown interest in Omar Marmoush, and Savinho is also a player attracting attention.
Bouaddi's market value has seen a substantial increase, rising from approximately £60 million before the World Cup to the current £80 million valuation. His performances during the tournament are believed to have significantly boosted his profile and marketability.
Mana City is also looking to strengthen other areas of their squad. They are seeking to acquire a new goalkeeper to replace James Trafford, who is expected to join Burnley. Marseille's Geronimo Rulli has been mentioned as a potential target. Additionally, the club is considering reinforcements at right-back and on the wing, with players such as Chelsea's Pedro Neto and Paris Saint-Germain's Ibrahim Mbaye reportedly discussed as possibilities.