Manchester City are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi in a transfer worth £85m, according to EPL Index (Opta Stats).
The report suggests the move is gathering pace and could represent a significant addition to Pep Guardiola's midfield options. While full details remain limited, the same report also touches on Rodri potentially edging closer to an exit from City, with Barcelona linked as a possible destination.
Bouaddi, viewed as one of Ligue 1's most promising young talents, would arrive as City continue to reshape their squad amid Rodri's uncertain future at the Etihad. The Spaniard has been a cornerstone of City's midfield in recent seasons, and any departure would leave a notable gap for Guardiola to fill.
As it stands, this remains a developing story rather than a confirmed transfer, with EPL Index indicating talks are progressing but not yet finalised. GoalPoles will provide updates as more concrete details emerge on both Bouaddi's potential move to City and Rodri's future amid reported Barcelona interest.