Published Aug 10, 2026, 7:01 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
Manchester City closing in on £85m Bouaddi to soften blow of Rodri’s expected exit
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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). Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It takes just 30 seconds We’re committed to keeping our quality reporting open. By registering and providing us with insight into your