Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester City are confirmed to be making progress on their next summer signing.Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi was one of the breakout stars of this summer's World Cup, starting in all but one of Morocco's games on their way to the quarter-finals.The 18 year old had only made his international debut in the weeks leading up to the World Cup after an impressive season with French side Lille, helping them to finish third in Ligue 1 and claim a Champions League place.Manchester City negotiatons for Ayyoub BouaddiconfirmedBouaddi's rapid ascent to senior football has captured the attention of clubs across Europe, according to new head coach Davide Ancelotti - and Manchester City now look to be in the driver's seat.Carlo's son took the reins at Lille earlier this summer following Bruno Genesio's move to Marseille. You may like Manchester City prominent in the race to sign teenage World Cup star: report Liverpool and Arsenal change stance on World Cup star: report Manchester City have already found their Rodri replacement as �60m transfer beckons Bouaddi played just 45 minutes against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday afternoon, prompting questions from the French media as to whether Bouaddi was being spared ahead of a potential move.A 100m (�85.5m) price tag has been suggested as the number that would get the deal done.Get the 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.Responding to the City links, Ancelotti told Ouest France: "Of course, there are negotiations. Many clubs are interested in him."However, Ancelotti suggested it is not a done deal yet, saying: "He is a very, very good player and I hope he will stay with us."The season starts next week and I consider him a player at my disposal."Explaining why Bouaddi's minutes were limited on Merseyside, Ancelotti said: "He was physically ready to play and he did play 45 minutes - but that's only because I have to manage his playing time."Lille will kick off their season with a trip to Angers on Sunday afternoon.Enzo Maresca's City are meanwhile looking for a Rodri replacement after agreeing a �65m fee with Barcelona.TOPICSMoroccoManchester CitySteven 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.
