Arsenal and Liverpool interested in Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder from Morocco, has attracted interest from Premier League clubs Arsenal and Liverpool. Bouaddi impressed in his World Cup debut against Brazil, completing 60 passes and making five interceptions. Reports state both clubs have contacted his representatives about a potential move. Bouaddi has expressed he is focused on performing for Morocco in the World Cup, with their next match scheduled against Scotland.
- •Ayyoub Bouaddi is 18 years old and plays for Lille.
- •He recorded 60 passes and five interceptions against Brazil.
- •Arsenal and Liverpool are in talks with Bouaddi's agents.
- •Bouaddi will play against Scotland in Morocco's next World Cup match.
- •He is currently focused on the World Cup despite transfer interest.
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal, Liverpool among teams interested in Moroccan wonderkid
"It appears that Ayyoub Bouaddi has caught the eyes of a few clubs in the Premier League.
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