Renewed interest in Lille midfielder
Ayyoub Bouaddi is back on City’s radar. Fabrizio Romano’s latest report confirms the Blues’ chase for the 18-year-old Lille midfielder is heating up once again. The Moroccan impressed during the early stages of the World Cup, sparking a flurry of transfer talk that has now resurfaced.
Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport, well connected in French football, has dropped an update on Twitter that makes a deal seem very possible. Manchester City have always felt like favourites in this race, and his report reinforces that sense.
Hawkins writes that City have “stepped up” their pursuit for the Moroccan midfield metronome. “Negotiations are particularly intense between the Citizens’ executives and those of LOSC to find common ground for the transfer of the Moroccan international,” he adds.
Personal terms and competition
City are already in discussions with the player and his entourage to sort personal terms. But the race isn’t over. Hawkins insists that “several top tier clubs remain on standby,” although he admits City are “the best positioned club.”
Romano reposted an old Tweet about the links to show he has received the same news about increased efforts to sign the 18-year-old.
For now, the Blues lead the queue. But the interested parties haven’t gone away.