Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
City close on Bouaddi as Maresca urges quick signings
After a meek Community Shield loss, City are racing to land Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi before the Premier League kicks off.
A. Bouaddi
player
Player
Ayyoub Bouaddi
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Lille
Linked club
Manchester City
What happened. Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the player giving the green light and Lille's boss confirming negotiations.
- Maresca wants new signings before the Premier League opener against Bournemouth.
- Barcelona are pushing to sign Rodri, who was absent from the squad.
- City still hold interest in Enzo Fernandez after a deadline passed without a bid.
“Any new signing, the sooner they arrive the better because we are starting the Premier League in one week.”
— Enzo Maresca
City need midfield reinforcements after a 3-0 loss, with Reijnders leaving and Rodri's future uncertain.
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