Manchester City Report: Ancelotti Confirms €100m World Cup Star Closing in on Transfer
City want to complete a deal this week for the 18-year-old midfielder, who Lille value at 100 million euros, as Rodri nears Barcelona.
- Manchester City is in advanced talks with Lille to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, aiming to finalize the transfer this week before the Premier League opener against Bournemouth.
- Head coach Enzo Maresca is prioritizing midfield replacements after Rodri is expected to join Barcelona in a £65million switch, leaving a void at the club's core.
- Bouaddi impressed during the World Cup, helping Morocco reach the quarter-finals, and has made 88 appearances for Lille since his debut in October 2023, helping the team finish third in Ligue 1 last season.
- Lille reportedly values the midfielder at £85.6m, a cost Man City can partially fund via the Rodri sale, while Elliot Anderson has already been added to strengthen the midfield.
- With under two weeks until Deadline Day, City remains active in the transfer market and has not abandoned hopes of signing Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez despite previously missing a £120m deal.
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Manchester City report: Ancelotti confirms €100m World Cup star closing in on transfer
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