Bouaddi, Ounahi, Mazraoui ... the hot topics of the Moroccan transfer window

Manchester City close to a record deal for Bouaddi

Manchester City is stepping up its efforts to secure the services of Ayyoub Bouaddi. According to Italian journalist Nicolò Schira, the Skyblues have already reached an agreement in principle with the player on the main terms of a contract running until June 2031. The financial aspect with Lille remains to be finalized, with an offer close to 90 million euros reportedly on the table. TalkSport, for its part, mentions an English club confident about the outcome of the deal, hoping to complete it before the end of the summer.

At 18, the midfielder trained at LOSC made a name for himself during the 2026 World Cup wearing the shirt of the Lions of the Atlas, where his reading of the game and composure caught the eye of Manchester scouts. A transfer at this level would make him the most expensive Moroccan international in history, ahead of Achraf Hakimi and his 2021 transfer to PSG for 68 million euros.

Ounahi, a duel between Europe and Saudi Arabia

After an impressive World Cup featuring a brace against Canada in the round of 16, Azzedine Ounahi finds his name circulating insistently in the transfer market. Ajax Amsterdam is reportedly ahead in this case, with advanced talks between both parties. Al Ittihad, however, remains in the wings and could submit an offer that would shake things up.

In Greece, Panathinaikos, the club where Ounahi shone while on loan, still hopes to keep him, while Olympiakos is monitoring the situation from afar. The 26-year-old midfielder, under contract with Girona, is thus at the center of a battle between several European leagues and Saudi Arabia just weeks before the new season kicks off.

Mazraoui closely monitored by AC Milan

Another case to watch in Serie A. According to the Italian press, Noussair Mazraoui is among the defensive profiles appreciated by AC Milan for this summer transfer window. The Manchester United defender, long hampered by physical setbacks during the build-up to the 2026 World Cup, eventually played in the tournament with Morocco. His versatility on the right flank and experience at the highest European level are said to appeal to Milan's executives, even though no concrete offer has surfaced yet.

Amrabat courted by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Greece

Back at Fenerbahçe after his loan to Betis, Sofyan Amrabat is already attracting suitors. Now 29, the Moroccan midfielder is reportedly a target for Al Ittihad, which is preparing an offer of 8 million euros to sign him. Besiktas and Olympiakos are also said to be in the running, with Greek coach Mendilibar reportedly making Amrabat a priority for his midfield. Under contract with Fenerbahçe until 2028 and valued at 10 million euros by Transfermarkt, Amrabat was signed for 12 million euros in 2025. A possible departure this summer would allow the Turkish club to limit its losses on the deal.

Issa Diop turns the page on Fulham for Ipswich Town

After being rumored for several days, the deal is now officially done. Issa Diop leaves Fulham to join Ipswich Town, newly promoted to the Premier League, under contract until June 2030. The 29-year-old defender spoke on his new club’s official website, reflecting on a busy summer spent at the World Cup with Morocco and on the discussions leading up to his decision. He says he is looking forward to meeting up with the squad and supporters at Ipswich.