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Man City in advanced talks to sign midfielder Bouaddi from Lille

6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:17 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Man City in advanced talks to sign midfielder Bouaddi from Lille
Summary

Manchester City is in advanced negotiations with Lille for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valuing him at £85.6 million. The Premier League club aims to finalize the deal this week following the sale of Rodri to Barcelona. Bouaddi, who started all matches in Morocco's World Cup run to the quarter-finals, has made 88 appearances for Lille since debuting in October 2023. The transfer may influence City’s pursuit of Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, with manager Enzo Maresca reportedly still interested in the Argentine.

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Status Watch
  • •Man City values Bouaddi at 100 million euros (£85.6m).
  • •Rodri is set to join Barcelona for £65 million.
  • •Bouaddi impressed at the World Cup and in Lille's Champions League triumph.
  • •He has played 88 times for Lille since making his debut in October 2023.
  • •City may still pursue Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
Latest Updates
  • 8:52 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Man City near deal for Lille star Bouaddi
  • 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Manchester City closing in on €100m signing
  • 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City in advanced talks with Lille to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi
  • 9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Man City in advanced talks for midfielder Bouaddi
  • 9:23 AMBBC Sport — Man City in advanced talks for £85m Bouaddi, 18
What they're saying
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Manchester City in Advanced Talks for Ayyoub Bouaddi as Rodri Exit Drives Midfield ResetManchester City are moving quickly in the market, with BBC Sport reporting that the club are in advanced talks w...

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Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi, per BBC Sport. City have identified Bouaddi to replace Rodri, who is set to join Barcelona in a deal worth £65.3 million. Th...

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Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Morocco and Lille defensive midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and want it completed this week, sources told ESPN.

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