Manchester City is engaged in ongoing transfer discussions with French club Lille regarding Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Personal terms have already been agreed upon with the 18-year-old prospect, with both clubs currently working toward a complete agreement.
Regarding departures, City has deemed negotiations with Barcelona over Spanish captain Rodri to be inactive at present. Barcelona’s opening proposal, understood to be valued around £40m, was viewed by City as inadequate. The midfielder is scheduled to return to the club on Friday after his post-World Cup break and has one year remaining on his current contract. City intends to pursue a contract renewal with the 30-year-old. Barcelona is reportedly considering whether to submit an improved offer.
Beyond Bouaddi, City is exploring other midfield options in case additional player sales occur. Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez is among players on their radar this summer. Chelsea has set a £120m valuation for the Argentina midfielder, who previously worked with City’s new manager Enzo Maresca during his time at Stamford Bridge.
On the outgoing side, Nottingham Forest has expressed interest in midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, who arrived at City from AC Milan last summer for £46m. Mateo Kovacic is anticipated to remain and fulfill the final year of his contract. Midfielder Nico Gonzalez has stated his desire to stay, though his prospects for increased playing time remain uncertain under Maresca. Brazilian defender Vitor Reis, who recently impressed during the Far East tour, is expected to remain with the club to compete for a first-team position after spending the previous season on loan at sister club Girona.
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