Man City in talks with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi

City seek Rodri's successor as Maresca eyes another midfield addition.

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What happened. Manchester City are in talks with Lille over a move for Ayyoub Bouaddi as they look to replace Rodri.

• City already signed Elliot Anderson for £116m this summer.
• Maresca wants a player with a similar profile to Rodri.
• Rodri left for Barcelona after seven years at City.

“How do we solve that pr”

— Enzo Maresca

Maresca believes City have navigated such transitions before, hinting at confidence in finding a solution.

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