Manchester City in Talks with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi

Short overview
Manchester City are in direct club-to-club talks with Lille over a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi. Negotiations are ongoing with both player and club, with City the most interested club. A decision on a move now or in June 2027 is pending.
Manchester City remain in direct club-to-club talks with Lille regarding a potential deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to sources. Negotiations are ongoing with both the player and the club, with City described as the most interested club in the midfielder.
A decision is yet to be made on whether Bouaddi would join immediately or in June 2027.
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