City Midfield Overhaul Looms | MLS News

MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Manchester City’s midfield is undergoing a seismic shift after a brutal Community Shield loss, with Rodri and Reijnders reportedly exiting — the latter heading to Saudi Arabia. The club is now aggressively targeting two young stars: Ayyoub Bouaddi, the World Cup sensation whose future is already being hotly debated across Europe, and Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández, a dynamic playmaker poised to inject fresh energy into the squad. With Lille’s manager confirming talks are advancing for Bouaddi — who’s hailed as a generational talent — City’s window is closing fast. They’re racing against time to…