Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi left out of Lille squad amid a reported big-money move to Manchester City

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Highly-rated midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi was left out Lille's squad for its opening game of the season at Angers on Sunday amid reports of an imminent big-money move to Premier League giant Manchester City. The website of sports daily L’Equipe and RMC radio said that the 18-year-old Bouaddi was set to join City for 100 million euros ($117 million) on a five-year contract. City is looking for a long-term replacement for former Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, who recently joined Barcelona after helping Spain win the World Cup.