{"id":50098,"date":"2026-07-13T06:25:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/manchester-united-hijack-man-city-transfer-plan-as-e80m-midfield-battle-intensifies\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T06:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:25:15","slug":"manchester-united-hijack-man-city-transfer-plan-as-e80m-midfield-battle-intensifies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/manchester-united-hijack-man-city-transfer-plan-as-e80m-midfield-battle-intensifies\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United hijack Man City transfer plan as \u20ac80m midfield battle intensifies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/manchester-united-hijack-man-city-transfer-plan-as-e80m-midfield-battle-intensifies\/#Manchester_United_considering_signing_Ayyoub_Bouadi\" >Manchester United considering signing Ayyoub Bouadi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/manchester-united-hijack-man-city-transfer-plan-as-e80m-midfield-battle-intensifies\/#Huge_valuation_creates_difficult_decision_for_United\" >Huge valuation creates difficult decision for United<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United are looking to strengthen their midfield and could find themselves in direct competition with Manchester City for one of their World Cup breakout stars.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>United need more poise, mobility and long-term quality in central areas, but the growing demand for Europe&#8217;s best young players means any deal is likely to be expensive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The teenager&#8217;s performances for Morocco have transformed him from an exciting Ligue 1 prospect to one of the most talked about names this summer.<\/p>\n<p>However, Man United also need immediate and experienced reinforcements in midfield and will need to decide whether to invest heavily in players for the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_considering_signing_Ayyoub_Bouadi\"><\/span>Manchester United considering signing Ayyoub Bouadi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>X&#8217;s sources claim that Manchester United are planning to take over Manchester City as they bid to sign Ayyoub Bouadi.<\/p>\n<p>The claims have yet to be confirmed by either club, but United are reportedly preparing to join the race after the midfielder played a key role in Morocco&#8217;s run to the World Cup quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<p>His calmness, tactical awareness and ability to deal with pressure have attracted interest from some of Europe&#8217;s leading clubs.<\/p>\n<p>talkSPORT report that United, City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are monitoring Bouadi, with Lille potentially demanding up to \u20ac100m for an immediate transfer.<\/p>\n<p>It is reported that a deal worth closer to \u20ac80 million could be considered if the player remains in France on loan for another season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Huge_valuation_creates_difficult_decision_for_United\"><\/span>Huge valuation creates difficult decision for United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Competition is already becoming more complex.<\/p>\n<p>FourFourTwo report that Arsenal and Liverpool are willing to accept Lille&#8217;s loan back terms, with Manchester City also among the clubs interested.<\/p>\n<p>Bouadi&#8217;s contract runs until 2029, giving Lille a good negotiating position.<\/p>\n<p>Bouadi has the potential to become an elite midfielder and Man United should seriously consider a move.<\/p>\n<p>Signing him before his development accelerates even more could end up being great business.<\/p>\n<p>But \u20ac80 million is still a huge gamble for an 18-year-old who may not be able to arrive immediately.<\/p>\n<p>United need players who can strengthen their midfield next season, as well as prospects beyond 2027.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Manchester United ready to finance blockbuster move for England World Cup hero<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are looking to strengthen their midfield and could find themselves in direct competition with Manchester City for one of their World Cup breakout stars.United need more poise, mobility and long-term quality in central areas, but the growing demand for Europe&#8217;s best young players means any deal is likely to be expensive. 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