Manchester City moves forward in negotiations for Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille
According to Matteo Moretto from Marca, Manchester City has shown great interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi and direct contacts with Lille have already taken place. The 18-year-old player is a central midfielder who could be part of the club's future.
Manchester City is in advanced negotiations to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi, a young talent from Lille. According to Matteo Moretto from Marca, the English club has shown considerable interest and has made direct contacts with Lille to discuss the potential transfer.
Bouaddi, 18 years old, is a central midfielder currently playing for LOSC Lille. His market value is estimated at €50 million, and he has a contract valid until June 30, 2029. His arrival at City could further strengthen the team's midfield, which is looking to add young prospects to the squad.
The operation could cost around €100 million, according to Ben Jacobs, although it is mentioned that this amount could be reduced if the buying club agrees to leave the player at Lille for another season. Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed that City has held initial talks, indicating that there is interest from several clubs, but City is positioned as one of the main candidates.
Additionally, David Ornstein has pointed out that Manchester City is pushing hard for Bouaddi, while other clubs, including PSG, do not seem to be in contention at the moment. The situation is still evolving, and the player's future could be defined soon.
