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Arsenal and Man City target midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Arsenal and Man City target midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille

Summary

Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder from Lille, is drawing significant interest from Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester City. Bouaddi rose to prominence following strong performances at the World Cup with Morocco and during the Champions League against Real Madrid. Lille president Olivier Letang stated that the club has no immediate pressure to sell, citing Bouaddi's recent contract extension through 2029. Arsenal and Manchester City view Bouaddi’s physical and technical qualities as ideal for their plans, although Lille is reportedly valuing him above £100 million. Discussions for a potential transfer have not yet taken place, with Lille preferring to retain him for another season.

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By the Numbers

•Ayyoub Bouaddi is an 18-year-old midfielder at Lille.
•Arsenal and Manchester City are interested in signing him.
•He gained attention for his World Cup performance with Morocco.
•Lille has received no formal offers yet but values him above £100 million.
•Bouaddi signed a contract extension with Lille through 2029.

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Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer latest as Lille resist Arsenal and Manchester City interestAyyoub Bouaddi has become one of the defining young names of this summer market, and the central question now is whet...
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