Transfer Market Buzz: Bouaddi to Man City for record fee, Wahi eyes Nice return

Football transfer market activity is heating up as several major deals appear imminent. Manchester City is reportedly on the verge of securing a significant signing with an agreement reached with Lille for the transfer of 18-year-old Moroccan international Ayyoub Bouaddi. The deal could reach a historic 100 million euros, including bonuses, making it a landmark transfer for Lille.

Bouaddi's imminent departure is signaled by his absence from Lille's upcoming match against Angers, indicating his move to England is progressing rapidly. Meanwhile, Lille is also strengthening its squad by agreeing to terms with San Lorenzo for the transfer of Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The 2-meter tall keeper, who impressed at the 2026 World Cup, will join Lille for 3.6 million euros, with the club retaining 50% of any future resale.

In other transfer news, AS Monaco is actively pursuing Jordy Makengo, a left-back from Freiburg. Makengo has reportedly agreed in principle to join Monaco, though a deal with the German club, where he is contracted until 2028, still needs to be finalized. Additionally, striker Elye Wahi is reportedly close to returning to his former club, OGC Nice, on a season-long loan from Eintracht Frankfurt. Wahi is said to have desired a return to Nice, where he previously found form, aiming to reignite his career.