According to French media, Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi will be transferred abroad for a record fee of 100 million euros, which Manchester City will pay. The press considers the agreement to be done, but Lille's sporting coordinator Sylvain Armand stated on Ligue1 TV that details remain, but the agreement is not far away.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Ayyoub Bouaddi is scheduled to fly to Manchester today to join Manchester City from Lille. Bouaddi will sign a five-year deal plus an option. His family visited Manchester City weeks ago. The fee is confirmed at €95m plus €5m.

Sacha Tavolieri confirms that Ayyoub Bouaddi is scheduled to undergo medical tests on Monday before his move to Manchester City.

Manchester City have signed Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal costing up to £85million. Following extensive talks, the clubs agreed an initial fee of £81.4m, rising to £85m. Bouaddi has signed a five-year-deal with the option of an extra 12 months and will be unveiled this week. City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak has been impressed with how Bouaddi has performed in important matches. New City boss Enzo Maresca regards Bouaddi as the ideal, long-term replacement for Bernardo Silva. Bernardo Silva joined Real Madrid at the end of last season.

Manchester City have an agreement to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Enzo Maresca’s side have been in talks over a deal for the Morocco international for several weeks following his form at the World Cup, and they now have an agreement for him to join the club. RMC Sport reporter Fabrice Hawkins reported that the transfer is worth €100m, including add-ons. The agreement will be announced shortly, and Bouaddi is not in Lille’s squad to face Angers on Sunday afternoon. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported the deal is agreed between the clubs for a fee that will reach a €100m package with add-ons. Romano stated that Lille has approved the sale and that Bouaddi, who agreed terms with City in July, is now set to join the club. David Ornstein reports that Man City will pay an initial fee of €95m with €5m in add-ons. According to Ornstein, the teenager is set to sign a five-year contract, with an option for an additional 12 months. Bouaddi is set to immediately become a key player under Maresca following Rodri's departure.

An agreement has been reached between the clubs for Ayyoub Bouaddi to join Manchester City, and Lille has approved the sale. The fee, according to Fabrice Hawkins, will be a €100m package with add-ons. Bouaddi agreed terms with Manchester City in July and is now set to join the club.

According to transfer journalists Fabrizio Romano and Fabrice Hawkins, Manchester City has reached an agreement with LOSC Lille to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi for a fee of one hundred million euro. Bouaddi has reached a personal agreement with Manchester City. He is not participating in Lille's match against Angers on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester City's ongoing negotiations to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille are being prolonged, according to Matteo Moretto. Manchester City has been close to reaching an agreement for several days, but Lille is asking for a fee higher than 100 million euros. Negotiations will resume after the Angers-Lille match.

Manchester City and Lille are at the final stages of negotiations for the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to Fabrizio Romano. A new round of talks is scheduled to complete the deal, and Bouaddi is only waiting for approval to travel for medical tests and join Manchester City.

Manchester City are signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €100M, according to Nicolo Schira. The Moroccan midfielder will have a contract with the club until 2032.

According to ESPN, Manchester City has reached an agreement with Lille to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, and it is expected that the negotiation could be finalized this week. Sources have stated that Manchester City has agreed personal terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi for a five-year contract and has also agreed to pay the 100 million euros requested by Lille. For the final agreement to be reached, only the discussions over bonuses for targets and the payment structure remain to be settled. Manchester City's sporting director Hugo Viana has been in direct contact with Lille president Olivier Letang throughout the European summer to finalize the deal.

According to BBC Sport, Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi. The player is valued at 100 million euros (£85.6m). City want to conclude the transfer this week, having agreed to sell Rodri to Barcelona.

Sky Sports in England reported that Manchester City remains in negotiations with Lille for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The same report states that Lille is seeking around £85 million to sell the player. Coach Davide Ancelotti also confirmed over the weekend that the clubs are in talks.

According to Nicolo Schira, Ayyoub Bouaddi will sign for Manchester City from Lille in a transfer that is described as a done deal and confirmed, with the contract lasting until 2031.

City is expected to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a transfer fee of approximately €100 million (£85.5m). City insist that Bouaddi is not being signed as a replacement for Rodri. According to TEAMtalk, the club always intended to sign the 18-year-old, regardless of whether Rodri stayed or left.

Enzo Maresca said that Ayyoub Bouaddi is still a Lille player. The manager stated that for any new signing, it is better if they arrive as soon as possible because the Premier League starts in one week. He added that this would allow them to understand the way the team needs to play. Manchester City is in advanced talks with Lille.

Lille manager Davide Ancelotti has confirmed that the club is in talks regarding the sale of Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City. Ancelotti stated that there is interest from many clubs and expressed a hope that City will be unable to match Lille’s reported €100 million (£85m) asking price. The manager also revealed that City intends to use the funds from Rodri’s proposed sale to acquire Bouaddi.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Ayyoub Bouaddi is on the bench for Lille today while negotiations with Manchester City are in their final stages. If the process concludes successfully, Bouaddi is expected to join Manchester City now rather than in the summer of 2027.

An agreement between LOSC and Manchester City for Ayyoub Bouaddi is close. Manchester City must first complete the sale of Rodri to Barcelona, and then they will target the 18-year-old midfielder for a sum of €100 million or more.

According to media reports, Manchester City are prepared to invest around €100 million in a transfer fee to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi. Reports say that the Moroccan international and the top English club have already reached an agreement, with only the clubs still needing to reach an agreement. However, Lille president Olivier Létang told Get French Football News that he believes Ayyoub will stay and that he still maintains that belief. Létang stated that the idea remains to have a competitive team and if clubs make enquiries for a certain position at the end of the transfer window and Lille are not able to bring in a replacement, they will not complete the deal. The president also stated that Bouaddi himself does not have any major intention of moving. He added that they are in regular contact with Ayyoub, who is not in a hurry to leave and would also very much like to stay there.

Manchester City hope and expect to complete the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi by this weekend. Lille are set to receive around £85million in guaranteed money, with further bonuses and add-ons increasing the overall value. Manchester City have communicated to Bouaddi that he is wanted immediately. According to TEAMtalk, City considers Bouaddi a first-team player and he is now preparing to arrive in England. Enzo Maresca’s side are hopeful he could be available for this weekend’s Community Shield match with Arsenal, although it is not guaranteed that he will be part of their squad.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City is now expected to agree transfer terms with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi. Although it had been suggested that the Moroccan international could join City in 2027, both sides now want the 18-year-old to become part of Enzo Maresca's team immediately.

According to AS, Manchester City is about to finalize the signing of Lille midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi for 130 million, a deal described as imminent. The 18-year-old was a starter for Morocco at the World Cup.

Manchester City continues to study more experienced players to replace Rodri, with Ayyoub Bouaddi among their targets.

Manchester City has agreed personal terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi and is in the final phase of negotiations with Lille. According to Fabrizio Romano, the English club is close to an agreement.

According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between Manchester City and Lille for the transfer of 18-year-old French midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi are in the final stage. An agreement between the clubs is reportedly near completion. Negotiations with the player on personal terms are still ongoing, and the final fee could be more than 90 million euros.

Manchester City is nearing an agreement with Lille for the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi. Negotiations have advanced considerably and the basic terms of the deal are almost settled. The main point of discussion is Ayyoub Bouaddi's immediate future, as Lille wants to secure an additional one-year loan while Manchester City would like to integrate him quickly into their squad.

Lille president Olivier Letang insists Manchester City are yet to match their valuation for Ayyoub Bouaddi. In quotes carried by French outlet RMC Sport, Letang said that Bouaddi's situation is exactly as he described it before and nothing has changed. He added that he has been saying for weeks that no interested club has reached a final agreement with them, and it is genuinely astonishing how certain rumours have spread about a swap deal with a club that wears light blue. Letang said that while concrete offers have been submitted, they were not satisfactory because Ayyoub is an extremely important player for them. The president stated that the only truth today is that Bouaddi is completely a Lille player.

According to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Manchester City have reached a full agreement with Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi over personal terms. Negotiations with Lille over a fee of around €70 million for the move are ongoing. City are in the leading position to sign him, despite other clubs also closely monitoring the situation.

Manchester City are nearing a potential €100 million deal to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille and have reached a full verbal agreement over personal terms with the player. However, transfer expert Florian Plettenberg warns that the process is not complete. The Sky Sport Deutschland insider says that while an agreement has been reached with Bouaddi, there is not yet an agreement in place with Lille. Other clubs are monitoring the situation.

L'Équipe reports that a transfer for Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City is expected to be finalized, and that Olivier Létang does not intend to facilitate the transfer. The preference of both Bouaddi and Lille is for Manchester City.

Lille president Olivier Létang has stated that the situation regarding Ayyoub Bouaddi has not changed, despite indications that Lille and Manchester City were nearing an agreement for the player. Létang reiterated that there is interest from very large clubs and that these clubs have made offers. He denied reports of negotiations or exchanges with a club that plays in light blue, and stated that while there have been concrete offers, they were not satisfactory because Bouaddi is very important for Lille. When asked about a potential 100 million euro offer, Létang responded that for certain figures it would be a mistake not to consider a transfer, but emphasized the importance of the player's will and noted that such discussions are confidential between himself and Bouaddi.

According to talkSPORT, Manchester City are in advanced negotiations with Lille for a potential transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi for approximately £86m. It has not yet been determined if the player will move to City immediately or spend another season in Ligue 1. The report also states that a deal for Bouaddi could result in Rodri leaving for Real Madrid.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City's management is very confident about completing a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi, with talks with Lille progressing favorably. Discussions between the two clubs have reportedly accelerated over the last few hours, and there is also very positive progress on contractual terms with the player and his entourage. The Italian journalist adds that two options are being considered for the midfielder's arrival: this summer or the summer of 2027. The final decision is said to be closely linked to Rodri’s situation. If the Spanish international remains at the English club next season, Bouaddi’s arrival will be postponed until 2027. Conversely, in the event of the Spaniard’s departure, the 18-year-old would be immediately integrated into the first team. The player's contract with Lille runs until the summer of 2029, and he earns a salary of €1,090,000 per year.

Manchester City have practically finalized a deal to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a transaction that could cost more than €100 million. FootMercato states that an agreement between Manchester City and Lille is close and the English side are seeking to finalize the deal quickly. The player has already committed to moving to Manchester. Lille president Olivier Letang has based Bouaddi’s valuation on that of Elliot Anderson, who Manchester City signed for £116m (€135m) from Nottingham Forest. Manchester City are therefore expected to pay more than €100m for Bouaddi. A deal is considered practically completed, although Lille are pushing to have Bouaddi back at the club on loan for another season. This is said to be the final point of disagreement, with the aim for both teams being a swift conclusion to the matter.

Manchester City has made LOSC midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi its priority to strengthen its midfield, and the club's management sees him as the ideal player to plan for the future after Rodri. Enzo Maresca has approved the recruitment of Bouaddi and is advocating within the club to finalize the deal quickly. According to reports, Manchester City and LOSC are very close to a final agreement after extensive discussions. The main remaining issue concerns Bouaddi's immediate future, as Lille wants to keep him on loan for one more season to continue his development, while Manchester City would prefer to integrate him into their squad this summer. Negotiations are ongoing regarding this point, and both clubs are hopeful of reaching a final agreement soon.

Manchester City are confident they will sign Ayyoub Bouaddi and are nearing an agreement with Lille. While Arsenal and Real Madrid were interested, City appear to be the most likely to sign him. Sky Sport Switzerland reports that Lille are seeking the ‘symbolic’ €100 million mark for Bouaddi, while City are only prepared to pay up to €90m fixed, with the fee being the only remaining issue in the deal. It is believed that Bouaddi has already agreed a contract until 2031 with City and discussions are continuing at a ‘rapid’ pace, with a deal likely to be concluded after Rodri’s expected departure to Real Madrid.

According to Fabrizio Romano, talks between Manchester City and Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi have progressed to the next stage following numerous discussions in recent days. The transfer fee under discussion is between seventy and eighty million euros. Sacha Tavolieri reports that a five-year contract is ready in England, and Bouaddi could sign a contract until mid-2031.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are confident of finalizing a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi in the coming days. Negotiations are accelerating, as was reported on Monday. Additionally, Manchester City are increasingly optimistic. Whether Bouaddi is to join now or in 2027 could also depend on exits, including the Rodri situation.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City remain in direct club-to-club talks with Lille for a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi. Negotiations are ongoing with the player's representatives and the clubs, and Manchester City remain the most interested club in Bouaddi. A decision has yet to be made on whether Ayyoub Bouaddi will join now or in June 2027.

According to a report by Nicolo Schira, Manchester City are prepared to offer €90M to Lille to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The report also states that Manchester City have already agreed personal terms with the Moroccan player for a contract until 2031, which was revealed in recent days.

Manchester City are nearing the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, having made significant progress in negotiations in recent days. Sources have told TEAMtalk that a deal is now near finalisation. Discussions with both Lille and the player’s representatives have accelerated. During the summer, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain all held talks regarding the midfielder. According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City are now close to meeting Lille's valuation of approximately €100 million, with only minor details left to resolve. TEAMtalk also understands that Bouaddi has informed Lille that he is ready to move now instead of remaining on loan. The French club respects that decision and is no longer obstructing an immediate transfer. TEAMtalk understands Manchester City are now proceeding towards completing the signing of Bouaddi.

According to Nicolo Schira, an agreement in principle exists for a contract until 2031 between Ayyoub Bouaddi and Manchester City. Manchester City are now in talks with Lille to sign him and are attempting to act before two other top European clubs that are interested in the Moroccan player.

According to Ben Jacobs, Man City have made progress regarding a potential deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi. The two clubs have been in contact for a month, and the Ligue 1 side has made its demands very clear. An immediate transfer, which is City's preference, will require a fee of approximately €100 million. Lille will sell the player for a lower price only if the buying club allows them to re-sign him on loan until 2027. Bouaddi will hold talks with the French club's president, Olivier Letang, when he returns from his holiday after the World Cup.

Manchester City have been linked with a move for Ayyoub Bouaddi. Lille president Olivier Letang stated that he never discussed figures and said very few clubs today can afford a player of Bouaddi’s quality. Bouaddi is 18 years old. Letang also said that he has not had any discussions because he refused any talks with clubs able to pay the transfer fee during the World Cup. Lille have denied putting a €100m tag on the player. The possibility of selling Bouaddi this summer and loaning him back for a season is not ruled out. A French source reports that in private, Letang points to the examples of Elliot Anderson at €135m and Sandro Tonali at €120m as the type of figure he expects for Bouaddi.

There is strong interest from Manchester City in Ayyoub Bouaddi. According to the English press, Lille president Olivier Létang set the starting point for discussions at 100 million euros. However, Olivier Létang stated that he has never spoken about numbers. He said there are very few clubs today who can afford a player of Ayyoub's quality, who is only 18 years old. Létang also said that while everything is possible, his opinion is that Bouaddi should stay one more season with them. He expressed his conviction that there is a strong chance the player will stay and would be very happy to do so. The president also mentioned that as of today, he has not had any discussion because he refused all talks with clubs capable of paying the transfer fee during the World Cup.

LOSC president Olivier Létang stated that he informed all clubs who called him after the match against Brazil that discussions would not happen at this time. He also expressed his opinion that Ayyoub Bouaddi should remain at LOSC for one more season, but noted that all possibilities remain open.

Graeme Bailey reported that Manchester City have increased their efforts to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille and are prepared to include him in Maresca’s first-team plans. According to the same report, City's decision to pursue Bouaddi came after they decided against a deal for Sandro Tonali and became unwilling to meet Newcastle United’s valuation of Bruno Guimaraes. The report also mentioned that City had previously been open to loaning Bouaddi back to Lille for a season, but this is now considered a fallback option because Maresca wants the player in his midfield. Furthermore, the report adds that City are proceeding with a move, hope to complete it in the coming days or weeks, and that Bouaddi is actively seeking the transfer. A separate source claims the teenager has agreed to a move to Manchester. Journalist Nicolo Schira reports that Bouaddi has indicated he is prepared to join City.

According to Fichajes, Manchester City has made an offer to Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi that is estimated at £100 million, or approximately €120 million. The report also states that Lille's management demands at least €100 million net to accept a departure and that Manchester City appears willing to make this significant investment.

According to reporters Sam Lee and David Ornstein, Manchester City are making a strong effort to bring Ayyoub Bouaddi to the club this summer. Manchester City have received encouragement that a deal can be made. Lille are now setting a price of approximately €100million (£85m; $114m) to secure a deal for Bouaddi. There are clubs willing to complete a deal now and loan Bouaddi back to the French side until 2027, allowing him to continue his development at Lille for another season. However, Manchester City's need for Bouaddi is immediate.

Man City are pursuing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille and would integrate the 18-year-old into their squad immediately. The price for the player is approximately €100m. The Athletic reports that the Morocco international is expected to make a decision soon.

A report from Mark Brus states that Arsenal are unwilling to agree to Lille's demands to loan Ayyoub Bouaddi back for one more season because the club wants to sign a new midfielder this summer. The report adds that Man City have shown the most interest in agreeing to a loan-back deal.

Manchester City is closely following Ayyoub Bouaddi. Olivier Létang, the president of LOSC, stated on RMC that a €50 million offer is not enough. He said that if a transfer were to happen, it would be for an extraordinary amount, which he clarified means a lot of money, and that they are far from the amount that would make them sell the player. In an interview with Eurosport, Létang said that many clubs are interested in the player, but very few can afford him at present. He described Bouaddi as already one of the best midfielders in the world with a very big margin for progression. Létang noted he is only 18 with his whole future ahead of him and is focused on continuing to grow and win everything. Létang referenced the transfer fees for Elliot Anderson, at about €135 million, and Sandro Tonali, at about €115 million, indicating that signing Bouaddi this summer will probably require one of the biggest fees of the market.

TEAMtalk reports that Man City have accepted Lille’s demands to keep midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi on loan for one more season and are now trying to agree a fee for the 18-year-old.

According to a transfer update from Ben Jacobs, Lille are prepared to sell Ayyoub Bouaddi but strongly prefer a deal for 2027. Manchester City have indicated a willingness to discuss a loan back or a pre-agreement, which would allow the player to have one more season with Lille. The price for an immediate transfer is €100 million, but for those that agree to a loan back or pre-agreement, the price is currently €80 million and could be reduced.

Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic report that Manchester City is working to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi. The English club is considering a deal structure where, after a substantial transfer fee is paid, Bouaddi would be loaned back to Lille. Manchester City hopes that with a loan back to the French team, Bouaddi can gain extra experience to become a regular starter in the 2027/2028 season. According to The Athletic, Manchester City views Bouaddi as an ideal right-back. Bouaddi mainly plays as a midfielder for Morocco and Lille.

Nicolo Schira reports that Manchester City are currently in the leading position to sign Lille’s midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi (born in 2007). He adds that there have been positive first talks with his agent and that Lille are now waiting for official bids.

According to a report from Fabrice Hawkins, Ayyoub Bouaddi is being tracked by Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich. In the event of his departure, Lille's preference is a sale that includes a one-year loan back to the club, which would allow him to continue his development there. Olivier Létang is asking for between €80 and €100 million. Bouaddi is considered one of the most notable players of the World Cup and is now being discussed as a player with the capability to define a midfield for the next decade.

According to @RMCsport, Manchester City is monitoring Ayyoub Bouaddi. Lille prefers a sale that includes a one-year loan back to allow Bouaddi to continue his development at the club. Olivier Létang is demanding between 80 and 100 million euros.

According to Rodra, Manchester City are in the leading position to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after finalizing their move for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, although a deal could depend on Rodri’s future.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are considering making a tempting offer for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Instead of trying to sign the 18-year-old immediately, Manchester City are prepared to let the Morocco international stay at Lille for another season. The club's interest is described as being genuine and they are serious contenders to sign him, despite the record-breaking acquisition of Elliot Anderson.

According to the Spanish daily AS, Manchester City is monitoring Ayyoub Bouaddi. Manchester City appreciates Bouaddi's profile and has started initial discussions with Lille. Bouaddi is under contract with Lille until June 2029 and will not make any decision regarding his future before the end of the 2026 World Cup.

Manchester City has reportedly increased their efforts to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi. According to Matteo Moretto, there is serious interest from Manchester City in Bouaddi, and the club has already approached the Ligue 1 club to explore a potential deal. Bouaddi is under contract with OSC Lille until 2029. The French club is asking for approximately 70 million euros for the player. A bidding competition between Manchester City and Real Madrid could further increase the price.

According to transfers specialist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have shown interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi by proposing to sign the Lille star in 2027. In a video on his YouTube channel, Romano said that Manchester City have genuine interest in Bouaddi and that he is one of the players being considered by the club for the summer of 2027.

An exclusive report from @marca states that Manchester City is very interested in Ayyoub Bouaddi and that direct contacts have already taken place with Lille.

According to Matteo Moretto, Manchester City is following Ayyoub Bouaddi's situation with great attention. Moretto stated on Radio MARCA that Manchester City appreciates Bouaddi and considers his profile to be very attractive.

It is reported that several clubs, including Manchester City, are closely monitoring Ayyoub Bouaddi. L’Equipe states that Bouaddi could depart from Lille for a record fee, which could potentially exceed the 80 million euros from Nicolas Pépé's 2019 transfer to Arsenal. According to the most recent update from Transfermarkt, the player's market value is estimated at 50 million euros.

Team Talk reports that Manchester City has a keen interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi and that officials connected to City Football Group, the owners of Man City, were also tracking the player closely.

According to Team Talk, Arsenal are making efforts to secure Ayyoub Bouaddi and aim to beat competition from Manchester City for the player.

Tuttomercato reports that both Manchester clubs are very interested in the ongoing negotiations for Ayyoub Bouaddi and are closely observing their progress.

Manchester City is one of the English teams that have recently observed Bouaddi's performances, receiving very positive reports. Interest from the Premier League in the Lille youngster has reportedly increased significantly. The 17-year-old midfielder has participated in 20 Ligue 1 matches for Lille this season and has impressed in the Champions League with seven starting appearances, demonstrating his talent in the center of Lille's midfield. Despite the rising interest, Bouaddi cannot join a new team until January 2026, since he will not reach the age of 18 until October. This situation allows Lille more time to negotiate and potentially secure a lucrative transfer deal, similar to Leny Yoro's €62 million move to Manchester United last summer.