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Man City battle Ajax for Anderlecht sensation Rayane Bounida

Manchester City are moving for Anderlecht midfielder Rayane Bounida.

De Telegraaf says City, PSG and Ajax are all chasing the teenage prospect this summer.

Anderlecht are fighting to keep hold of Bounida and are working on a career plan for his family's consideration. The midfielder is too young to sign pro terms with Anderlecht, but is contracted by Nike.

Urbain Haesaert, 80, a former head scout of Anderlecht, is currently working as a talent spotter at Ajax and knows Bounida all too well.

"He is a top European player. He is an incredibly good player, who has all the necessary qualities. He sees it all and is always free, the assumption is perfect, left- and right-footed no problem," said Haessaert late last year to Sporza.

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