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Liverpool holds talks for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi amid summer transfer plans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Liverpool holds talks for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi amid summer transfer plans

Summary

Fabrizio Romano reports that Liverpool are in discussions to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. The club has conducted two meetings to pursue the Moroccan international, who has been under observation for nearly a year. The summer transfer market is currently slow due to the World Cup, affecting player movement. Liverpool has a significant need to strengthen their midfield, particularly in finding a replacement for Fabinho and addressing potential departures of key players like Curtis Jones and Alexis Mac Allister.

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By the Numbers

•Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool's talks for Ayyoub Bouaddi.
•Liverpool has held two meetings concerning Bouaddi's transfer.
•Midfield recruitment is crucial as Liverpool look to replace Fabinho.
•Curtis Jones and Alexis Mac Allister may be considering moves away.
•Current transfer activity is affected by the ongoing World Cup.

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool talks for sensational midfielder

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Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Liverpool are in talks for an exciting midfielder. Okay, let's admit it, this summer is not off to as exciting of a window as last summer. By now Liverpool had Jeremie Fr...
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