Manchester City Pursues Lille Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi

Manchester City have entered advanced negotiations to sign 18‑year‑old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. Reports say personal terms have been agreed for a contract running to 2031, with the English club prepared to meet Lille’s valuation of around €100 million by offering roughly €90 million plus add‑ons.

Lille president Olivier Letang has indicated that Bouaddi is not in a hurry to leave, but City have shifted from a loan‑back approach to wanting the player in Enzo Maresca’s squad immediately. The deal is linked to Manchester City’s broader midfield restructuring following Rodri’s pending move to Real Madrid.