Manchester City reportedly closing in on deal for Lille youngster Bouaddi

[p]Closely followed by Europe’s elite after impressive performances at the World Cup with Morocco, the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/lille/pfDZL71o/"]Lille[/a] player has already agreed personal terms with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]Manchester City[/a] and a transfer is nearing completion.[/p][p]Convinced by his tactical intelligence and ability to withstand pressing, City manager Enzo Maresca has made the player his priority in anticipation of the expected departure of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/rodri/K0G8DB00/"]Rodri[/a] to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/real-madrid/W8mj7MDD/"]Real Madrid[/a].[/p][p]While the financial terms of the deal are almost finalised, negotiations are ongoing surrounding the framework of the transfer.[/p][embed guid="6f49dcf0-dda4-4854-880c-213ead597241" url="https://x.com/Santi_J_FM/status/2082747676961972557" social-type="twitter" /][p]Lille want [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bouaddi-ayyoub/dpoNasPg/"]Bouaddi[/a] to return on loan for another year, while City are looking to add him to their squad straight away - Foot Mercato reports that this is the key detail left to resolve.[/p]