Ayyoub Bouaddi 'reaches full agreement' as Liverpool target closes in on mega-money move

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Liverpool have been one of several sides linked with a big-money move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer after his impressive performances at the World CupLiverpool-linked Ayyoub Bouaddi has reportedly agreed to join Manchester City. Bouaddi emerged as one of the standout talents of the World Cup following his eye-catching displays for Morocco.The 18-year-old shone for the AFCON champions, prompting Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United to reportedly register interest in the youngster.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageBut Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has now claimed on X that Bouaddi “has reached a full verbal agreement” with the Reds' Premier League rivals City.The interest from east Manchester comes amid uncertainty over Rodri's future. Spanish giants Real Madrid are interested in the City midfielder, and the Etihad side could use the money generated from his sale to fund a move for £85million-rated Bouaddi.The Moroccan star has previously admitted he is "really happy" to be linked with a move to several major clubs this summer.Speaking to The Athletic following his performance against Brazil in North America this summer, he said: "For the moment, I am only focused on the World Cup and I cannot answer to this right now.“Of course, I’m really happy to know that some clubs are interested in me.

But, for now, I’m only focused on the World Cup with Morocco and we will try to give everything to do our best.”Thousands of Liverpool fans upgraded their matchday last season. He's only 18 and has his whole future ahead of him."