Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi as they continue a costly overhaul of their midfield.
The 18-year-old impressed at the World Cup, helping Morocco reach the quarter-finals, having previously captained France's Under-21 side before switching allegiance.
City are already set to make Elliot Anderson the most expensive British player ever with a £116m move from Nottingham Forest, while the club has seen captain Bernardo Silva depart for Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Doubts remain over the futures of Mateo Kovacic, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico Gonzalez as new manager Enzo Maresca looks to reshape the squad.
Maresca is also prioritising full-back signings as he seeks to revamp the team he inherited from Pep Guardiola.
