Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi, as Elliot Anderson prepares to finalise his move.
Man City have been rather quiet in the summer transfer window so far, with their confirmed signings not expected to have any impact on the first-team picture next season.
Mathys Detourbet has arrived from sister club Troyes, though has been loaned out to Monaco for the season. The same applies to goalkeeper Pierce Charles as he will continue his development in the Championship with Queens Park Rangers (QPR).
Elsewhere, City have pipped Arsenal to the signing of highly-rated youngster Jeremy Monga and it would appear they are set to sign another of the Gunners’ transfer targets.
Arsenal have been among those interested in Bouaddi and held initial talks over a summer deal as Mikel Arteta sought to bolster his midfield options ahead of the new season.
However, reports in Italy claim Man City are now leading the race for the Morocco international’s signature, reaching an agreement in principle with the Lille midfielder for a contract until 2031.
