Arsenal and Liverpool linked with Ayyoub Bouaddi

Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, according to CaughtOffSide. The report has claimed that AC Milan, Juventus and Chelsea are also keen on Bouaddi, with all of the clubs having scouted the 17-year-old midfielder against Juventus and Lyon.

However, Lille do not want to lose Bouaddi anytime soon. CaughtOffside has noted that the France Under-20 international midfielder is under contract at the French club until 2027 and Lille are keen on extending his deal. The teenager’s market value is estimated to be between €25-30 million.

Bouaddi has been on the books of Lille since 2021. The midfielder has made three starts and six substitute appearances in Ligue 1 so far this season, providing one assist in the process. Bouaddi has also made two starts and one substitute appearance in the UEFA Champions League so far this campaign. Lille are fourth in the Ligue 1 table at the moment with 19 points from 11 matches, a point behind third-placed Marseille and 10 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.