Manchester City have taken a massive step toward securing their long-term future in midfield by reaching a full agreement to sign Lille sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18-year-old Moroccan international is set to arrive at the Etihad Stadium as the designated heir to Rodri in a deal that shatters transfer records.
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has voiced his frustration following the club's disappointing 2-0 defeat to Hull City, admitting that the team's preparation was not up to standard. The England international highlighted a critical failure in dealing with the Tigers' well-documented strengths as Michael Carrick's side suffered a nightmare start to the new Premier League campaign.