Manchester City Elliott on verge of signing Anderson after agreeing £116 million [€134.5m] Fee with Nottingham Forest.
The Premier League side are yet to appoint a successor to Pep Guardiola and all signs are pointing towards Enzo Maresca replacing him.
After making solid progress to sign Anderson, the Citizens are now focusing on Lille's Ayoub Bouadi.
The 18-year-old player is a product of the Ligue 1 team's academy and made his first-team debut in 2023. Since then, he has gained more prominence, playing 3,153 minutes in 42 matches last season.
Manchester City keen on Bouadi
ESPN Deportes journalist Rodra was taken xTo share a brief update on Etihad Club, formerly known as Twitter. He claims Manchester City are 'now the team in the best position' to sign the young player.
There is no mention of any other club that is behind the Citizens in the transfer race.
Any move will depend on Rodri's future. The Spain international's contract expires in 2027, and it is unclear whether he will remain at Manchester City beyond this window.
Marca say the Etihad club are 'very interested' in the Morocco international. His journalist Matteo Morato put forward this claim x.
He further added that Manchester City have already had direct contact with the Ligue 1 side, with the possibility that they could ask for terms to secure the services of Ayoub Bouadi.
The two journalists made no mention of whether the star is set to join Manchester City.
Manchester City faced competition
On June 13th, we broadcast news That Arsenal are ready to challenge Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Ayoub Bouadi. Lille president Olivier Letang, who values the young player at €70 million, is in favor of selling him to a club outside France.
Two days later, witness the game Covered claims from France Chelsea are joining the race to sign the Moroccan.
Manchester City will have to overcome competition from these three clubs and pay €70m to Lille to secure his services.
Boudi's contract is until 2029 and his value, according to transfer marketIs €50m.
