Manchester City are seeking to sign Morocco international and Lille wonderkid Ayoub Bouaddi during the current summer transfer window, according to media reports.

Bouaddi's standout performances at the current World Cup have attracted interest from several major European clubs keen to sign him, while Lille's management appears open to the idea of letting their star go, provided a club makes an offer meeting their financial demands in the near future.

According to The Athletic, Lille are awaiting Bouaddi's return from his post-World Cup break before holding talks with his representatives to assess all options, including the possibility of him staying.

While the French club remains open to negotiations, it is believed to have set a price of €100 million for the young player, according to the report, a sum expected to deter many clubs interested in signing him.

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Unlike rival clubs who are willing to loan him, Manchester City prefer to integrate the midfielder directly into the first team this summer, per The Athletic.

Bouaddi is expected to make a final decision on his future soon amid growing interest from top clubs. Despite both Arsenal and Manchester United having contacted the player's agents over the past year, Manchester City currently lead the race to sign him.

The biggest challenge for this talented young player is determining whether he is ready to immediately compete for a starting spot at the Etihad, or whether he will choose to continue developing his skills in Ligue 1.