Manchester City are increasingly hopeful of signing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, talkSPORT understands.Bouaddi, who was a breakout star for Morocco at the World Cup, has been a target for multiple Premier League giants this summer.City are confident they can complete the signing of Bouaddi this summerGettyThe teenage sensation had previously held talks with Arsenal and Liverpool, while Chelsea were among those tracking him. However, it’s Man City who believe they are close to a deal, with Lille understood to be wanting £85.3million for their star.And it is believed that City not to be loaning Bouaddi back to the Ligue 1 side to continue his development.This comes after Lille made it clear that they preferred to delay a transfer of the 18-year-old by a year.Good to BouaddThe French side are prepared to sell him, but have been offering a discounted deal if clubs were open to a loan back or pre-agreement.If City were to let Bouaddi stay with his current team for another year, they could get a deal done for £68.2m instead.But that doesn’t seem like the case, with Enzo Maresca and co. wanting the midfielder to join straight away and be part of the squad.talkSPORT’s Ben Jacobs revealed on July 1: “This is a fascinating transfer story because Lille are prepared to sell, but they heavily favour a deal for 2027, clubs, and Manchester City, have shown they are willing to at least discuss this.”“It’s €80m [£68.2m] at the moment, but could come down for those that say to Lille a loan back or pre-agreement,” he added.“It’s €100m [£85.3m] for other clubs that want an immediate transfer, so that’s going to be one to watch.”Bouaddi starred for Morocco at the World Cup and dominated against Brazil in the 1-1 drawGettyThe teenagers started in five matches in North AmericaBouaddi’s brilliant summerMan City are set to move for Bouaddi following his incredible World Cup campaign, which saw him catch the eye.He started every game but one for Morocco at the tournament in North America.His performance against Brazil instantly had fans in awe, as he stood out against the South American giants.Bouaddi had the most touches (88), won the most duels (11) and completed the most successful passes in the opposition’s half (30).His 60 completed passes also made him the second youngest player to complete over 50 passes in a World Cup match in 60 years.And he would go on to impress again against Scotland, the Netherlands and Canada before struggling against France.Bouaddi could end up being Man City’s next midfield arrival after AndersonShutterstock EditorialBut Bouaddi remains one of the most sought-after midfielders on the planet, with City hoping to get a deal over the line.Maresca, who is set for his first campaign in charge, is looking to bolster his midfield after losing Bernardo Silva. He has already secured the £116m signing of Elliot Anderson, but Bouaddi may also join the talented ranks.City have signed Anderson, Jeremy Monga, Pierce Charles and Mathys Detourbet so far this summer.