Manchester City, Lille and Ayyoub Bouaddi
Saturday
Manchester City are reportedly close to reaching an agreement with Lille for 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after negotiations moved into their final stages. Discussions over personal terms are still continuing, but the club-to-club portion is described as nearly complete.
City see Bouaddi as a major long-term midfield project after his rapid development in France attracted interest from several leading European clubs. The pursuit has added significance because Rodri could leave City during the same summer transfer window.