Galatasaray monitor Tijjani Reijnders as Manchester City pursue Ayyoub Bouaddi – report

Galatasaray are keeping a close eye on Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders’ situation as the Premier League champions work on a move for Morocco star Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to a report in The Sun.

The English newspaper says the Turkish champions are ready to move for Reijnders if City complete the signing of Bouaddi from Lille, a deal which is currently the subject of ongoing negotiations between the two clubs.

Bouaddi, 18, was one of the breakout players at the 2026 World Cup, where he played a key role in Morocco’s run to the quarter-finals and started five matches during the tournament. His performances are said to have accelerated City’s attempts to reach an agreement with Lille for the midfielder.

Talks are understood to be continuing as City seek to finalise terms for the Morocco international, whose emergence on the global stage has attracted considerable attention across Europe.

Reijnders viewed as potential casualty of City reshuffle

The Sun reports that Bouaddi’s anticipated arrival at Etihad Stadium would likely push Reijnders further down Pep Guardiola’s midfield pecking order and could “open the door” for the Dutchman to leave Manchester.

Galatasaray are described as particularly keen on Reijnders as they look to strengthen the heart of their midfield ahead of the new campaign. The Istanbul club have already earned a reputation in recent seasons for tempting high-profile players from the Premier League who are seeking a new challenge outside England.

Reijnders’ blend of experience, technical quality and positional versatility is seen as especially valuable for clubs preparing for the demands of a Champions League group-stage campaign. The Sun notes that these attributes make him an attractive option for any side targeting progress in Europe’s elite competition.

Turkish market growing in appeal

The report adds that the Turkish transfer market is increasingly able to compete financially with lower-ranked Premier League clubs for players of Reijnders’ calibre. That shift has helped Super Lig sides, including Galatasaray, position themselves as realistic destinations for established names from England’s top flight.

Galatasaray are preparing to defend their Turkish Super Lig title next season while also gearing up for another tilt at the Champions League. Strengthening their midfield is viewed as a priority as they attempt to balance domestic commitments with the demands of European football.

No fee figures or contract details for either Bouaddi or Reijnders are mentioned in the report, and neither Manchester City nor Galatasaray are quoted as commenting on the speculation. However, The Sun suggests that developments in City’s pursuit of Bouaddi could prove decisive in determining Reijnders’ future in the coming weeks.