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Lille anticipating Man City bid for starlet Soumare

Lille are waiting for a bid from Manchester City for Boubakary Soumare.

The 18-year-old midfielder is available for £35m.

Soumare has made 10 appearances for the Ligue 1 club this season.

He has branded "the new Yaya Toure".

It is believed Lille want to sell their young star to comply with financial fair play rules.

City are willing to loan Soumare back to Lille for the rest of the season.

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