Man City in talks with Lille for Bouaddi

City are closing in on the 18-year-old Morocco midfielder as they reshape their engine room.

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What happened. Manchester City are in ongoing talks with Lille for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with personal terms already agreed.

• City do not consider Barcelona's talks for Rodri active after a derisory £40m offer.
• Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez is also on City's shortlist, valued at £120m.
• City are aware of Nottingham Forest's interest in Tijjani Reijnders.

City are also eyeing other midfielders as they plan for potential outgoings this summer.

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