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Bayern Munich pursues Ayyoub Bouaddi amid transfer market challenges

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Bayern Munich pursues Ayyoub Bouaddi amid transfer market challenges

Summary

Bayern Munich is eyeing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as they face competition from Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United. Bouaddi, 18, has impressed during the World Cup and is expected to command a transfer fee between €80 million and €100 million, with Lille preferring a sale followed by a loan for continued development. Bayern also seeks to offload goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, amid an insufficient offer from Beşiktaş, while other clubs express reluctance to meet Bayern's €20 million valuation. Meanwhile, Trevoh Chalobah appears to be moving to Como from Chelsea, and contract negotiations between Paris Saint-Germain and Bradley Barcola have stalled, drawing interest from Liverpool and Arsenal.

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By the Numbers

•Bayern Munich targets Ayyoub Bouaddi, competing with top Premier League clubs.
•Lille demands €80-100 million for Bouaddi's transfer.
•Bayern rejected Beşiktaş's offer for Alexander Nübel, seeking €20 million.
•Trevoh Chalobah is likely to join Como from Chelsea for around €25 million.
•PSG's Bradley Barcola faces contract negotiations hurdles amid interest from other clubs.

Latest Updates

4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich News: FC Bayern competing with Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United for Ayyoub Bouaddi; Is Bradley Barcola leaving PSG?; and MORE!
8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich track Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, not PSG

What they're saying

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Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are all reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation regarding Lille OSC’s Ayyoub Bouaddi (18), according to RMC Sport.Paris Saint-Ge...
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