Manchester City and Ayyoub Bouaddi reach verbal agreement on transfer

Ayyoub Bouaddi is on track to join Manchester City following a full verbal agreement between the player and the club. The Lille midfielder was previously linked with Liverpool, but reports indicate that he has moved closer to a deal with City, who are expected to pay around £85 million. Liverpool’s decision to withdraw from the race may stem from financial constraints as they look to address other squad needs. The transition highlights the competitive nature of the transfer market, with multiple clubs monitoring Bouaddi's situation.

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