Man City in advanced talks for £85m Bouaddi, eye Fernandez

City accelerate midfield rebuild after agreeing Rodri's Barcelona exit.

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What happened. Manchester City have entered advanced talks with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi as a Rodri replacement, while also retaining strong interest in Enzo Fernandez.

• City agreed to sell Rodri to Barcelona for around £65m.
• Bouaddi, 18, started all five Morocco World Cup games.
• Maresca coached Fernandez at Chelsea and wants him too.

City are moving fast to secure midfield reinforcements before Rodri's exit is finalized.

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