Transfer rumors, news: Man City to battle Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid for Bouaddi

Manchester City have entered the competition to sign Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Reportedly, they are set to compete against Arsenal, Liverpool, and Real Madrid, all of whom are interested in the 18-year-old talent.

In other news, AC Milan has finalized a €74 million transfer deal with Paris Saint-Germain for striker Gonçalo Ramos. This move will establish a new club record for Milan, surpassing the previous record set in 2019 when they signed winger Rafael Leão.

TRENDING RUMORS

According to reports, Manchester City has made significant advances to acquire Bouaddi after completing a £116 million deal for midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The Moroccan player has been impressive at the FIFA World Cup 2026, prompting Manchester City to make contact for a potential transfer once the tournament concludes.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United is preparing for City’s increasing interest in midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Telegraph suggests that City may intensify their pursuit in the coming days.

In a related development, Bournemouth is now vying with Arsenal for the signature of PSG’s promising defender Emmanuel Mbemba, who is set to become a free agent soon. Arsenal’s offer reportedly caught Mbemba’s attention, while Bournemouth hopes to provide a pathway through their sister club, Lorient.

Adding to the transfer rumors, Chelsea plans to secure a £47.5 million deal for center back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The defender is currently part of the French squad and was instrumental during their recent match against Norway, further enhancing his profile.

OTHER TRANSFER NEWS

Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow is expected to decline a move to Manchester United, opting instead to stay with Leeds United, where he is set to sign a new two-year deal. Meanwhile, Manchester United continues looking for a reliable backup keeper.

In yet more transfer activity, Arsenal has had a £55 million bid for midfielder Bruno Guimarães rejected by Newcastle. There have been preliminary discussions, and Arsenal remains optimistic about a potential future agreement.

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho wishes to bolster his midfield but will delay new signings until there are departures from his current squad, which includes talents like Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jude Bellingham.

FAQs

What clubs are interested in Ayyoub Bouaddi?

Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Real Madrid are all vying for the young midfielder.

What is the status of Gonçalo Ramos’s transfer?

AC Milan has reached an agreement with PSG for Ramos, marking a club-record deal.