Ayyoub Bouaddi, Arsenal, Liverpool, Lille, Morocco
15 June 2026
Arsenal have reportedly opened talks to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his standout role in Morocco’s 1-1 World Cup draw with Brazil. Liverpool are also in negotiations, while Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring him.
Bouaddi’s display against Brazil strengthened his market while Lille are expected to demand at least £60m. The 18-year-old’s World Cup exposure could accelerate a bidding race among Premier League and European clubs looking for elite midfield upside.