Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-24 · via Sports Illustrated

Man City's Bouaddi Signing Could Trigger Further Transfer Moves

Manchester City is close to signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a fee around $111 million. The move could lead to additional transfers, with Nico González possibly leaving for Newcastle. City's midfield depth remains a concern despite the incoming addition.

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The Bouaddi deal follows Anderson's earlier arrival and comes amid a significant midfield overhaul. Rodri and Reijnders have already departed, while González's potential move to Newcastle appears increasingly likely. City's midfield depth was visibly tested when Guéhi, a defender, started in midfield against Bournemouth, with Kovačić left on the bench until replacing an injured Anderson.

The club's spending is being offset by substantial sales. Rodri, Reijnders, Trafford, Akanji and Aké have generated roughly $248M in fees, with Savinho's potential move to Spurs adding up to $115.9M more. Fernández remains a

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