Manchester City eyes more midfield signings after Anderson acquisition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Manchester City continues to assess their midfield needs following the recent acquisition of Elliot Anderson for a record £116 million. Senior officials are reportedly looking at additional targets, including Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Moroccan international with a valuation around €80 million. With the departure of club legend Bernardo Silva, recruitment efforts have intensified. Enzo Maresca's new tactical approach necessitates more depth and versatility in the midfield. There are discussions about possibly loaning Bouaddi back to Lille for the upcoming season if a deal is finalized.
- •Elliot Anderson was signed for £116 million from Newcastle.
- •Manchester City is considering Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi as a midfield target.
- •Bernardo Silva has left the club for Real Madrid.
- •City might loan Bouaddi back to Lille for 2026/27.
- •Recruitment focuses on enhancing midfield depth and flexibility.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City sources issue midfield transfer update after Elliot Anderson deal confirmed
"Following the club-record £116 million acquisition of Elliot Anderson, senior figures at the Etihad Stadium are unlikely to view City’s midfield operations as complete.Recruitment bosses have set s...
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