Lille — Ligue 1 club in advanced talks with Manchester City to sell Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100 million.
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… Baleba, who joined Brighton from Lille in 2023, is currently sidelined with an ankle injury he picked up during their pre-season training camp in Austria. …
Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton’s BalebaDaily Guide
Ayyoub Bouaddi Manchester City have opened advanced negotiations with Lille over a potential £85.6 million move for highly rated Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. …
Manchester City Advance Talks For Morocco’s Ayyoub BouaddiJoy Online
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. …
Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want FernandezJoy Online
… The teenager impressed at this summer’s World Cup after a starring role in Lille’s Champions League victory over Real Madrid in 2024 announced him on the big stage. …
Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man CityJoy Online
… It remains unclear whether City would be willing to meet the player’s valuation, with the Etihad outfit also known to be targeting Lille’s Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi. …
Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Enzo FernandezDaily Guide
… Diomande is also the most expensive African player, surpassing the £72m Arsenal paid Lille for fellow Ivory Coast international Nicolas Pepe in 2019. …
Real Madrid Sign Diomande From RB LeipzigJoy Online
… Diomande is also the most expensive African player, surpassing the £72m Arsenal paid Lille for fellow Ivory Coast international Nicolas Pepe in 2019. …
Real Madrid sign Diomande in deal worth up to £120mJoy Online
… As things stand, it is understood Arsenal only want one leading central midfielder, with Bournemouth‘s Alex Scott and Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi also being considered. …
Arsenal target Guimaraes asks to leave NewcastleJoy Online
… Full list of players still at the World Cup who are out of contract – David Alaba, 33, Austria (Last club: Real Madrid) – Nabil Bentaleb, 31, Algeria (Last club: Lille) – Casemiro, 34, Brazil (Last club: Manchester United) – Fabinho, 32, Brazil (Last club: Al Ittihad) – Gideon Me …
The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next moveJoy Online
… Milan’s former record signing was winger Rafael Leao, who cost about £42m from Lille in 2019. …
AC Milan sign PSG’s Portugal striker Ramos for £60mManchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with an initial £65m plus potential £5m in add-ons. The 22-year-old Cameroon international will complete his medical this weekend, taking United's summer spending to £153m.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with an initial £65m plus potential £5m in add-ons. The 22-year-old Cameroon international will complete his medical this weekend, taking United's summer spending to £153m.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have opened advanced negotiations with Lille for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at around €100 million (£85.6m), as they prepare for Spain captain Rodri's departure to Barcelona. The 18-year-old has made 88 appearances for Lille and featured prominently for Morocco at this summer's World Cup.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for 100m euros (£85.6m) this week after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. The Premier League club also remain interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona have agreed to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for approximately £65m on a four-year deal. The 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, leaves City after seven seasons and 12 major honours.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who has sought a move since March after a difficult season. Manchester City are among potential suitors, though it is unclear whether they would meet the player's valuation.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full fee is paid, Diomande would become the fourth most expensive player in history and the most expensive African player.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full amount is paid, Diomande would become the most expensive African player and the fourth most expensive player in history.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the Brazil international midfielder. Arsenal are poised to make a fresh offer for Guimaraes, who arrived at Newcastle from Lyon in 2022, as they look to bolster their midfield.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
AC Milan have signed Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of about £60m. The 25-year-old Portugal forward has agreed a contract until 2031 after scoring 45 goals in three seasons at PSG.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bournemouth have turned down an enquiry from Arsenal for 22-year-old midfielder Alex Scott, saying he is not for sale this summer and intends to extend his contract. Scott is also a target for Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France captain Kylian Mbappé has pledged to increase his defensive efforts as the two-time world champions begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday, acknowledging criticism over his performances both at Real Madrid and for his country.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars forward Ernest Nuamah has resumed training with Olympique Lyonnais after a year on the sidelines with an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in April 2025. The 22-year-old is expected to feature in Lyon's upcoming match against Rennes on May 3 and will be considered for Ghana's FIFA World Cup squad, with new coach Carlos Queiroz having until June 1 to submit selections.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →