Manchester City agree £81.4m deal to sign Morocco's teenage World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, after new boss Enzo Maresca insisted club urgently need a Rodri replacement

Manchester City are set to sign Moroccan teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, for an initial fee of £81.4million. The deal comes after new manager Enzo Maresca identified the need for a replacement for injured Ballon d'Or winner Rodri. Bouaddi gained international attention after featuring for Morocco at the World Cup.