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Arsenal and Liverpool pursue Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Arsenal and Liverpool pursue Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi
Summary

Arsenal and Liverpool have initiated discussions to sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after he contributed to Morocco's 1-1 draw against Brazil in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring Bouaddi, who may cost around £60 million. Meanwhile, Manchester City is eyeing Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, with the Toffees reportedly demanding £70 million. Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke plans to decide on his future after the World Cup, having rejected two bids from Tottenham. Other notable transfer updates include Roma's potential £35 million bid for Mason Greenwood and Ederson's medical ahead of his move to Manchester United.

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  • •Arsenal and Liverpool are in talks for Ayyoub Bouaddi.
  • •Bouaddi helped Morocco draw 1-1 against Brazil at the World Cup.
  • •Chelsea and PSG are also interested in Bouaddi.
  • •Manchester City targets Jarrad Branthwaite as a replacement for John Stones.
  • •Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke will decide his future post-World Cup.
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  • 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal & Liverpool in Bouaddi talks - Monday's gossip
  • 9:23 PMBBC Sport — Arsenal & Liverpool in Bouaddi talks - Monday's gossip
What they're saying
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Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manchester City target a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.

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Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manchester City target a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.

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