Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester City's big summer of spending could be far from over as they look to bolster their squad ahead of Enzo Maresca's first campaign in charge.The former Chelsea boss replaced the iconic Pep Guardiola earlier this summer and is now tasked with getting Manchester City back on top of the pile after two seasons without a Premier League trophy.City finished third in an uncharacteristically poor 2024/25 campaign, but put up a better showing as they pushed eventual champions Arsenal for the title for much of last season.Manchester City eyeing two more potential nine-figure transfer movesCity have already set about spending big in a bid to compensate for the loss of Bernardo Silva, with England midfielder Elliot Anderson arriving from Nottingham Forest for a �116m transfer fee.City have also been linked with a move for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who played a key role in firing Morocco to the World Cup quarter-finals this summer. You may like Enzo Maresca and Manchester City begin their raid on Chelsea, but immediately hit a stumbling block Manchester City consider ambitious rival signing heist this summer: report Manchester City manager appointment imminent after secret Pep Guardiola talks revealed Amid reports that personal terms are already agreed in principle, City are said to be preparing a 90m (�77m) bid for Bouaddi.However, Lille president Olivier Letang has previously indicated that they will not allow Bouaddi to be prised away from the club easily, with reports suggesting they may hold out for a 100m (�85.5m) fee for the teenager.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.And it would likely end up costing City even more than that if they were to pursue a move for another claimed transfer target.That's because City are among a trio of top Premier League clubs now reported to be interested in a move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.The 19-year-old shone for Ivory Coast at the World Cup, with the German side already reported to have turned down a 100m bid from Liverpool.With Arsenal, Real Madrid and PSG also said to be looking at Diomande and Liverpool's interest still live, City may need to pull out the big guns to get the Ivorian signed up.If City were to get both moves done, it would take their transfer spending this summer over the �300m mark.As well as Anderson, City have already completed a �12.5m move to sign 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City and a �21.7m deal for Troyes' 19-year-old winger Mathys Detourbet.TOPICSElliot AndersonManchester CityRB LeipzigLilleTransfer newsPremier LeagueSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
