Manchester City eyes €170m Fermín López bid, €100m Bouaddi offer

Manchester City is preparing a €170 million offer for Spanish midfielder Fermín López, a key player for FC Barcelona. Club technical director Enzo Maresca has highlighted López’s energy, pressing ability and goal‑scoring threat as a priority for rebuilding the City midfield.

The English club is also reported to be ready to spend €100 million on Lille’s 18‑year‑old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, intending to sign him outright this summer rather than loan him back. Interest from other Premier League clubs has been noted, but City aims to secure Bouaddi immediately after his strong World Cup showing.

Both proposals illustrate Manchester City’s aggressive spending strategy in the midfield market ahead of the upcoming transfer window.