Manchester City is currently in negotiations to acquire 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from the French club Lille. Reports indicate that the player has already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Premier League side, though the two clubs are still finalizing the financial details of the transfer. Lille is reportedly seeking a fee in the region of €100 million, which equates to roughly £85 million.

According to reports, the move is being viewed as a strategic step to prepare for the potential departure of Rodri, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona. Manchester City’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, reportedly intends to integrate Bouaddi directly into the first-team squad for the upcoming season. The club is currently preparing for their Community Shield match against Arsenal this Sunday, followed by their Premier League opener against Bournemouth on August 23.

While the transfer appears to be progressing, the reports remain speculative regarding the final status of both the Bouaddi signing and Rodri’s future. No official confirmation has been issued by Manchester City, Lille, or the players involved at this time.