Ayyoub Bouaddi agrees personal terms with Manchester City as LOSC transfer talks continue

Ayyoub Bouaddi has reached a full verbal agreement with Manchester City, putting the Premier League club in a strong position to sign the highly rated LOSC midfielder.

Manchester City’s interest in Bouaddi has now moved beyond an initial approach, with the player convinced by the project presented to him by the English club. The agreement between Bouaddi and Manchester City is understood to be complete at the verbal stage, marking an important development in discussions over his future.

However, the proposed move is not yet fully concluded. Manchester City and LOSC are still negotiating the financial terms of a transfer, with the French club determined to secure a significant fee for one of the most promising players to emerge from its academy.

The negotiations between the two clubs will therefore be decisive. While Bouaddi has already given his backing to Manchester City’s plans, an agreement must still be reached with LOSC before the transfer can be finalised.

Manchester City’s position is favourable, but there is no certainty that the deal will be completed without further discussions. Several major European clubs continue to monitor Bouaddi’s situation closely and could attempt to enter the race if talks between Manchester City and Lille encounter difficulties.

For now, Manchester City remains clearly ahead of the competition in the pursuit of Bouaddi’s signature. The club has made the most progress by securing an understanding with the player, although the outstanding negotiations with LOSC mean the transfer remains open.

Bouaddi’s decision represents a significant step in determining his next move. Manchester City have been persuaded by his exceptional potential and have made their intentions clear, while LOSC are seeking to protect their position in talks over the value of the deal.

The focus is now on whether the two clubs can bridge the gap in their negotiations. Until that happens, Bouaddi’s agreement with Manchester City provides the English side with an advantage, rather than confirming that the transfer has been completed.

LOSC will continue to play a central role in the process because the club must approve the transfer fee before the move can go ahead. Manchester City, meanwhile, will look to build on the progress already made with the player and reach a settlement that satisfies the French club.

With several leading European sides still watching events, the situation could yet develop further. But at this stage, Manchester City has established a clear lead for the signature of Ayyoub Bouaddi.