What happened. Manchester City are closing in on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the midfielder having agreed personal terms, but the clubs are still finalising the deal.

Lille value Bouaddi at around €100m (£85m).
Barcelona are expected to return with an improved bid for Rodri this week.
Bouaddi's arrival is expected to clear the path for Rodri to join Barcelona.

The deal is not finalised yet, but if completed, it could trigger Rodri's exit to Barcelona.

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