Moretto: Bouaddi negotiations stalled; Man City to wait until after first round

Published Aug 21, 06:16 PM UTC

Italian journalist Matteo Moretto reports that Lille midfielder Bouaddi has been included in the squad for the first round of Ligue 1 and is expected to play. Manchester City has been close to signing him for days, but negotiations have stalled because Lille's asking price exceeds €100 million. Talks between the two clubs will resume after the match between Angers and Lille.