According to an update by Ekrem Konur, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Real Madrid are among the prospective suitors interested in Ayyoub Bouaddi. However, they are behind Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign the LOSC Lille prodigy. Meanwhile, Les Dogues will entertain bids to part ways with the 18-year-old next year, and they will demand €40-45 million to part ways with him.
Ayyoub Bouaddi is one of the latest prodigies to rise in prominence in his homeland. The Senlis native has spent his formative years thus far in France, starting his youth career at AFC Creil before graduating from the youth division at LOSC Lille. The Frenchman has already become a regular for the Ligue 1 outfit, having amassed over 1,000 minutes of game time this term.
The 18-year-old midfield sensation has made over 50 appearances thus far for Lille, chipping in with four assists. Meanwhile, Bouaddi’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several European bigwigs. Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain are among the prospective suitors vying for the French prodigy’s signature.
Paris Saint-Germain’s interest in the French wonderkid is hardly surprising. While the Ligue 1 champions have a stacked squad, Luis Enrique has never denied the addition of another promising prodigy. So, Bouaddi is a viable target for PSG. As for Real Madrid, the Merengues are mulling over adding to their midfield resources amid uncertainties surrounding Eduardo Camavinga’s long-term future.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi makes sense. The Red Devils are combing the market for a versatile midfielder, with the lack of quality in the middle of the park holding them back in the last few years. Additionally, Kobbie Mainoo’s long-term future at Manchester United is uncertain. So, the LOSC Lille wonderkid has emerged as a viable target.
As for Arsenal, the Gunners have a stacked midfield unit after signing multiple midfielders in the summer transfer window. However, Christian Norgaard is only a short-term solution due to his advancing age, while Mikel Merino will turn 30 next year. So, Bouaddi is an option worth considering for Arsenal. The latest update has boosted the suitors’ prospects, as Lille will entertain bids to part ways with the Frenchman.
Recent reports have claimed that the Ligue 1 giants are bracing themselves for incoming offers for the 18-year-old French midfield sensation, and they will demand around €40-45 million to part ways with him. However, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Real Madrid are behind PSG in the race to sign Bouaddi. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the young midfielder.
