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Manchester City closes in on Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Manchester City closes in on Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer
Summary

Manchester City is nearing a deal for 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, who is valued at €100 million (£85 million). The move follows interest in Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli from Serie A clubs, with Jesus potentially moving to Napoli and Martinelli receiving inquiries from AS Roma. Barcelona and Tottenham have also approached Bayern Munich regarding Harry Kane. Manchester City is aware of Nottingham Forest's interest in midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, but a move has not been confirmed.

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By the Numbers
  • •Manchester City targets Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.
  • •Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus could join Napoli this summer.
  • •Gabriel Martinelli is in talks with AS Roma.
  • •Barcelona and Tottenham inquire about Harry Kane.
  • •Nottingham Forest interested in Tijjani Reijnders.
Latest Updates
  • 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Man City close in on Bouaddi - Tuesday's gossip
  • 8:30 PMBBC Sport — Man City close in on Bouaddi - Tuesday's gossip
What they're saying
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Manchester City on the verge of signing Ayyoub Bouaddi, Serie A interest in Arsenal duo Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli plus Harry Kane a target for Barcelona and Tottenham.

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Manchester City on the verge of signing Ayyoub Bouaddi, Serie A interest in Arsenal duo Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli plus Harry Kane a target for Barcelona and Tottenham.

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