City is close to finalizing the deal for Bouadi.

Moroccan international Ayoub Bouaddi, a player for French club Lille, is close to transferring to English club Manchester City during the current summer transfer window, as negotiations between the two clubs have entered their final stages.

French newspaper "Foot Mercato" reported that Manchester City's management has intensified its efforts in recent days to finalize the Bouaddi deal, which the English club has prioritized to strengthen its midfield.

According to the same source, negotiations between Manchester City and Lille have reached advanced stages, with both parties nearing a final agreement, and there is optimism within the English club about completing the deal in the coming days.

The French source indicated that the anticipated transfer fee could be around 100 million euros, a sum that would make Bouaddi one of the most expensive Moroccan talents to move to one of the top European clubs.

The final details of the deal between Manchester City and Lille are expected to be settled in the near future, paving the way for Bouaddi's move to the Premier League and a new experience wearing the jersey of the English champions.

Bouaddi, who is 18 years old, is attracting interest from several major European clubs after establishing himself as one of the most promising talents in his position, but Manchester City has succeeded in getting ahead of its competitors in the race to sign him.

The English club aims to strengthen its midfield, especially with developments related to the future of Spanish player Rodri, as they see in the Moroccan player qualities that allow him to be a part of their future project.