Man City weighing up Rodri's future & swoop for Lille's Bouaddi, say Flashscore sources

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]City[/a] have [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/fernandez-enzo/nZnbEVWP/"]Enzo Fernandez[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bouaddi-ayyoub/dpoNasPg/"]Ayyoub Bouaddi[/a] as the top two targets in mind to strengthen the centre of the park this summer, with enquiries made simultaneously.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscoreusa.com/news/flashscore-sources-man-city-wait-for-enzo-fernandez-decision-as-they-consider-move/KfWE7RiA/"]We revealed their stance on the situation last week[/a], with new boss Enzo Maresca keen on the idea of signing Argentina international Fernandez from Chelsea.[/p][p][b]But the club also have serious interest in [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/lille/pfDZL71o/"]Lille[/a]'s Bouaddi, 18, if a suitable deal can be unlocked. They have been exploring a possible deal thoroughly, sources confirm.[/b][/p][p]It comes at a time when City have been anticipating a decision over [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/rodri/K0G8DB00/"]Rodri[/a]'s future, as his contract begins to wind down.[/p][p][b]Rodri's deal ends next summer, and there has been some talk of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/real-madrid/W8mj7MDD/"]Real Madrid[/a] considering an offer to take him away. At the moment, any new contract for Rodri has been on ice - which opens the additional prospect of him leaving as a free agent next summer.[/b][/p][p]As such, City are having to consider if and when he could be leaving the club. They are eager to ensure they are well prepared for such a moment.[/p][embed guid="a05780a0-2db8-4cb3-ab95-6670a43ccf3d" url="https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/2076942352065708271" social-type="twitter" /][p]City have recently signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million, but even after that deal was agreed, sources were suggesting another elite player could be signed for the midfield.[/p][p]The situation surrounding Fernandez is complicated, with the player still involved in the World Cup with Argentina. Chelsea are hopeful they can convince him to be a part of Xabi Alonso's plans for next season.[/p][p]City had been made aware of the player having doubts over his future, but his own move to Madrid has not been opening up as he had hoped.[/p][p][b]While considering the future of both Fernandez and their own star Rodri - and how Real Madrid could potentially impact both situations - City have had to consider outside transfer options. And Bouaddi is a key name that has been discussed internally at Etihad Stadium as part of that.[/b][/p][p]While Lille are open to offers in the region of £85 million for the Morocco international, they have also hoped to strike a deal that would mean they get him back on loan for the 2026/27 season.[/p][p]That is not something Man City have been particularly keen on, and in early negotiations, they have made that clear.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]