Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionBBC SportUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Man City close in on Lille's Bouaddi
Manchester City are on the verge of signing 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.


A. Bouaddi
player
Player
Ayyoub Bouaddi
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Lille
Linked club
Manchester City
Reported fee
£85m
What happened. Manchester City are closing in on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, who value the Morocco midfielder at £85m.
- Bouaddi is 18 years old and plays for Lille.
- Lille value the midfielder at 100m euros (£85m).
- The move is reported by The Guardian.
If completed, Bouaddi would join Manchester City's squad for the upcoming season.
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