Man City in talks for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi; Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez also an option
Manchester City are actively negotiating with Lille regarding highly-rated young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. However, the Sky Sports headline also suggests Chelsea playmaker Enzo Fernandez is on City's radar as an alternative target. The context of the original URL referencing Rodri to Barcelona talks suggests City are exploring midfield reinforcements, potentially in response to uncertainty around Rodri's future. Both potential signings would represent significant investments in the central midfield area.
Read the full story at skysports.comCity pursuing Bouaddi signals long-term succession planning in midfield, while monitoring Fernandez indicates they are keeping elite options open. If Rodri's future at City is genuinely uncertain, this could foreshadow a major midfield reshuffle. The exploration of both a developmental prospect and a proven Premier League performer suggests a tiered recruitment strategy.
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Data source: skysports.com (via Socc360). Last updated .
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