Lille Youngster Reaches Verbal Agreement With Manchester City

 

Manchester City have outdone Liverpool in the race to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi, securing a verbal agreement with the Lille player ahead of the Reds. 

The teenager became sought-after following his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Morocco. Moreover, Manchester City need to fill the role left behind by Bernardo Silva, who was signed to Real Madrid, and the Moroccan might have been the suitor. Bernardo Silva, who was signed by Real Madrid, and the Moroccan might have been 

Lille are understood to be committed to releasing Ayyoub, and the club's president Olivier Letang hopes to sell him at a competitive price. Besides Manchester City, top-flight clubs like Bayern Munich and Arsenal are understood to be monitoring the youngster's situation. 

Enzo Maresca had just taken over the club's affairs after former manager Pep Guardio left. Notable player like Rodri is also linked to Real Madrid, where he will join his former teammate Silva. Nevertheless, that brings to the forefront the need for a midfielder to fill the ranks. 

Silva has completed his medical with Real Madrid and has taken part in the training session ahead of the season-opening match.