Manchester City are reportedly ready to make a significant financial effort to sign Lille's 19-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to multiple sources. The Premier League champions are said to be preparing a bid that could exceed €60 million, a figure that would make Bouaddi one of the most expensive teenagers in football history.
Bouaddi, who has impressed in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, is also being tracked by Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Liverpool. His current contract with Lille runs until 2027, giving the French club strong leverage in negotiations.
City's interest is driven by their need to rejuvenate their midfield, with veteran players like Kevin De Bruyne entering the latter stages of their careers. Bouaddi's technical ability, vision, and defensive work rate are seen as ideal fits for Pep Guardiola's system.
However, no official bid has been made yet, and Lille are under no pressure to sell. The final decision may depend on whether City can meet Lille's valuation, which is reportedly set at around €80 million.
