Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for 100 million euros (£86m), securing one of European football's most sought-after teenage talents.

The 18-year-old Morocco international is now set to complete his move to the Premier League, with a deal between the two clubs firmly in place. BBC Sport had reported earlier this week that City and Lille were in advanced negotiations over the transfer.

Bouaddi will link up with Enzo Maresca's squad after what has been a protracted pursuit of the highly-rated midfielder. City have made strengthening their central midfield a clear priority following the departures of Rodri and Tijani Reinders.

The Premier League club's business in midfield may not stop there. City remain interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, though whether a deal for the Argentina international can be finalised remains uncertain.