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Manchester City nearing £85m deal for Bouaddi amid Rodri exit rumors

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Manchester City nearing £85m deal for Bouaddi amid Rodri exit rumors

Summary

Manchester City is close to signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for around €100m (£85m). The 18-year-old midfielder has agreed to personal terms with City. His arrival is expected to facilitate Rodri's transfer to Barcelona, with the Spanish club preparing an improved offer this week. The negotiations with Lille are ongoing.

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Status Watch

•Ayyoub Bouaddi has agreed personal terms with Manchester City
•Lille values Bouaddi at about €100m (£85m)
•Rodri is expected to move to Barcelona soon
•Barcelona plans to submit an improved bid for Rodri this week
•Negotiations between City and Lille for Bouaddi are still in progress

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11:01 AMThe Guardian Sport — Manchester City closing in on £85m Bouaddi to soften blow of Rodri’s expected exit

What they're saying

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Player agrees terms but Lille want €100m for 18-year-old Barça to return with improved bid for Rodri this week Manchester City are closing in on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the midfielder’s expected arrival clearing the path for Rodri to join Barcelona. The 18-year-old has agreed personal terms with City but the club are still finalising the deal with his French club Lille, who value Bouaddi at around €100m (£85m). Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jamie Jackson

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