Arsenal and Liverpool pursue Ayyoub Bouaddi amid Man United interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Arsenal and Liverpool have taken the lead in negotiations for Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder from LOSC Lille, as Manchester United faces increasing pressure to finalize a deal. Bouaddi impressed during Morocco's World Cup match against Brazil, showcasing his skills against top opponents. Arsenal recently had a £52 million bid rejected by Lille, while Liverpool has also reached out to Bouaddi's representatives. Lille is reportedly willing to wait for the World Cup to conclude before making a decision on Bouaddi's future, potentially increasing his transfer value.
- •Bouaddi is considered one of Europe's top young midfield prospects.
- •Arsenal and Liverpool have accelerated their interest following World Cup performances.
- •Lille prefers to sell Bouaddi abroad rather than to domestic rivals.
- •The midfielder is focused on the World Cup amid transfer speculation.
- •Manchester United must act quickly to secure Bouaddi from growing competition.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ayyoub Bouaddi: Arsenal and Liverpool strike first for Man United target
"Manchester United are running out of time to strike a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi as Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool storm ahead in the race for the 18-year-old midfielder, according to new re...
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