Manchester City set sights on signing Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85m

Manchester City is eyeing a record-breaking transfer with an eye on Lille's 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has caught attention with his World Cup performances for Morocco. This potential £85m deal would add to City's recent spending spree on young talent, pushing their total outlay on midfielders to a staggering £200m. While the fee is astronomical for a teenager, City sees Bouaddi as a future cornerstone of their squad. This move underscores City's aggressive strategy to stockpile young, high-potential players who could transform their roster and dominate domestic and international competitions.