Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi is said to be on the verge of joining Manchester City as talks between the clubs continue to finalize a deal.

The midfielder announced himself at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with spectacular performances that caught the attention of major European clubs, and he could now make a sensational move.

England striker Harry Kane is also being monitored by Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur for a possible transfer, despite his intention to remain at Bayern Munich.

Antoine Semenyo assists twice in Man City’s win over Atletico Madrid

Martin Zubimendi is being closely watched by Real Madrid, while Martinelli, Barcola, and others are also linked with potential moves.

Check the latest transfer stories as of August 11, 2026:

Manchester City are closing in on signing Ayoub Bouaddi, 18, from Lille, who value the Morocco midfielder at €100m (£85m). (Guardian)

Real Madrid are interested in signing World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, from Premier League champions Arsenal. (Football.London)

Arsenal and Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus, 29, is open to a move to Napoli this summer. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)

Italian side AS Roma have held initial talks with Gabriel Martinelli’s representatives as they explore a move for the 25-year-old Arsenal and Brazil winger. (Mirror)

Barcelona and Tottenham have both made recent enquiries to Bayern Munich about England forward Harry Kane, 33, over a summer transfer. (TeamTalk)

Manchester City are aware of interest from Nottingham Forest in their Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 28, who was signed from AC Milan last summer for £46m. (Sky Sports)

Bradley Barcola, 23, has given the green light to Liverpool despite Arsenal making a late move for the PSG and France forward, valued at about £130m. (Sun)

Inter Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni, 27, and Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 22, remain of interest to Real Madrid, who are intent on making three more summer signings. (Fichajes – in Spanish)

Marseille and Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, 31, has turned down the opportunity to join Newcastle. (TalkSport)

Manchester United are strongly considering a move for RB Leipzig and Germany defender David Raum, 28, after failing to sign England left-back Lewis Hall, 21, from Newcastle. (TeamTalk)

Tottenham and England defender Djed Spence, 26, is back on the agenda at Inter Milan after their struggles to sign former Aston Villa and France winger Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad. (Sky Sport – in Italian)

West Ham are in talks with Arsenal to sign Reiss Nelson, the 26-year-old English winger who spent the past two seasons on loan at Brentford and Fulham. (Standard)

Premier League newcomers Hull City have had a bid rejected for Swansea City forward Zan Vipotnik, 24, Slovenia international and Championship top scorer last season. (Athletic)

Sunderland’s DR Congo defender Arthur Masuaku, 32, is set to return to Turkey as he finalizes a move to Konyaspor. (Sky Sports)

Atletico Madrid have launched a €35m (£30m) bid for Lille’s 21-year-old Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, also attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. (L’Equipe – in French)

Napoli have reopened talks with Chelsea to finalize a deal for French centre-back Benoît Badiashile, 25. (Sky Sport – in Italian)

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Jamie Vardy could make a sensational return to English football as Championship side West Ham consider a move for the 39-year-old former Leicester City and England striker, now a free agent after leaving Cremonese. (Sun)

Wrexham are set to break their club transfer record for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, 26, reuniting him with boss Phil Parkinson. (ESPN)

The Red Dragons are also interested in a £4.5m deal for Leeds United forward Joe Gelhardt, 24, after his loan spell helped Hull City secure promotion last season. (Daily Mail)

West Bromwich Albion’s young midfielder Harry Whitwell, 20, has caught the eye of Norwich City ahead of their opening-day clash. (Full Throstle)

League One’s Leicester City are among clubs interested in Liverpool midfielder James McConnell, 21, though Championship sides are also keen. (The Athletic)

Leicester defender Tom Wilson-Brown, 21, is expected to leave the club, with Stockport County closing in on a deal. (Leicester Mercury)

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