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Arsenal halts pursuit of Ayyoub Bouaddi, seeks other targets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:55 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Arsenal halts pursuit of Ayyoub Bouaddi, seeks other targets

Summary

Arsenal is no longer actively pursuing Ayyoub Bouaddi, shifting focus to other midfield options. Discussions with Lille regarding Bouaddi's potential transfer have stalled due to the club's desire to keep him for another season and Arsenal's immediate needs for a contributing player. Reports indicate that Arsenal has made recent contact regarding Bruno Guimaraes and Alex Scott, with Guimaraes being a more significant target following an earlier rejected offer. Arsenal maintains a disciplined approach to their transfer strategy, prioritizing value over immediate signings that do not align with their timeframe.

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Key Details

•Arsenal values immediate contributions over long-term projects this summer.
•Lille prefers to keep Bouaddi for one more season, complicating the deal.
•Discussions with Newcastle about Guimaraes and Bournemouth on Scott are ongoing.
•Arsenal has rejected inflated price tags in their transfer strategy.
•Club expresses confidence in finding better value alternatives.

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8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Arsenal are no longer pushing to sign World Cup star

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