Manchester City have joined the growing list of elite clubs chasing Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, intensifying what is rapidly becoming one of the most competitive transfer pursuits of the window.

According to Transfer Talk, City's interest puts them in direct competition with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Real Madrid — four of Europe's biggest clubs all targeting the same teenage talent.

Bouaddi has established himself as one of the most coveted young midfielders on the continent, with his performances for Lille and Morocco drawing attention from across Europe's top leagues.