Manchester City Pushes Hard for Ayoub Bouaddi as Lille Sets High Price

Manchester City continues its serious efforts to sign young Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi, the star of French club Lille, during the current summer transfer window, according to reliable journalist David Ornstein.

Ornstein noted that Lille's management values the player at around €100 million, a figure that could pose a challenge for many clubs interested in securing his services this summer.

The report clarified that Manchester City, along with Arsenal and Manchester United, has been in contact with the player's camp over the past 12 months, but the FA Cup champions are currently the most determined to finalize the deal.

Bouaddi, 18, is considered one of the most promising talents in European football, following his impressive performances with Lille and then with Morocco in the World Cup, making him a target for several top clubs across the continent.