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Man City may hold advantage in race to sign Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi

Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

After helping Lille secure Champions League qualification last term, he has carried his superb form onto the international stage.

He has played a pivotal role in Morocco’s run to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, showing he can rub shoulders with more-established stars.

Lille are ready to sell Bouaddi for around £70 million, but prefer a sale with a one-year loan so that he can continue his development at the club.

The Athletic now claims that City are open to loaning Bouaddi back to Lille for a season.

His ability to play at right-back – a position City want to strengthen this summer – makes him an attractive proposition for the club.

The Cityzens have already agreed a deal for England international Elliot Anderson, but want to sign another midfielder.

Mateo Kovacic and Nico Gonzalez could depart. Rodri is also expected to miss the start of the season as he will undergo surgery on an unspecified injury after the World Cup.

Man City must now decide whether to step up their interest in Bouaddi or explore alternatives to strengthen their midfield.

The Cityzens are also interested in Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, but face strong competition from Tottenham Hotspur.

They have also been linked with West Ham United’s Mateus Fernandes.

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