Manchester City closing in on £85m Bouaddi to soften blow of Rodri’s expected exit | Manchester City

Manchester City are closing in on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the midfielder’s expected arrival clearing the path for Rodri to join Barcelona. The 18-year-old has agreed personal terms with City, but the club are still finalising the deal with Lille valueing Bouaddi at €100m (£85m).

City’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, wants to integrate the Morocco international into his…