Arsenal and Liverpool pursue Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal & Liverpool in Bouaddi talks - Monday's gossip
- 9:23 PMBBC Sport — Arsenal & Liverpool in Bouaddi talks - Monday's gossip
"Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manchester City target a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 9:27 PMArsenal & Liverpool in Bouaddi talks - Monday's gossip
Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manchester City target a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 9:23 PMArsenal & Liverpool in Bouaddi talks - Monday's gossip
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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