Man City transfer latest as Ayyoub Bouaddi move edges closer and Rodri nears Barcelona exitManchester City are advancing in talks to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, a move that looks increasingly important in shaping the club’s next midfield cycle. According to the Guardian, City are “closing in on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille”, with the teenager’s arrival potentially “clearing the path for Rodri to join Barcelona”. At City, the expectation is that Enzo Maresca wants him involved straight away, with the report stating the new manager “wants to integrate the Morocco international into his first-team squad immediately”. Man City midfield rebuild gathers paceThis is clearly part of a wider reset. City fans will see risk, of course, but they will also see ambition, planning and the possibility of another outstanding midfield era.