Arsenal in talks for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and winger Bradley Barcola

Arsenal has initiated discussions regarding a transfer for 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Bouaddi has drawn attention after his performance against Brazil in the World Cup, where Morocco held a 1-1 draw. He is reportedly valued at £70 million and attracting interest from clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea, and PSG. Arsenal is also scouting PSG winger Bradley Barcola amid competition from Liverpool. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande is considering his options post-World Cup, with both PSG and Liverpool expressing interest. In other transfer news, Marc Cucurella has completed his move from Chelsea to Real Madrid for approximately £52 million.

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