Liverpool makes contact with standout midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Fabrizio Romano reports that Liverpool has had direct contact with midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who impressed during Morocco's 1-1 draw against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup. Bouaddi, an 18-year-old teenager from Lille, is being tracked by several top clubs, including Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. His performance at the World Cup has drawn significant praise, and he has been valued between £35m-£40m. As interest in the young player grows, Liverpool is encouraged to act quickly to secure a potential transfer.
- •Bouaddi was a standout performer in Morocco's World Cup opener.
- •Romano cites Liverpool, Arsenal, and PSG's interest in the midfielder.
- •Lille values Bouaddi at £35m-£40m.
- •His recent performances have drawn praise for maturity and skill.
- •Liverpool is urged to move quickly amid rising interest.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool have held talks with World Cup star
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Romano: Liverpool have had ‘direct contact’ with midfielder who gave ‘fantastic’ World Cup display
"Liverpool Monitoring Ayyoub Bouaddi as World Cup Emergence Sparks InterestLiverpool’s long standing interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi appears to be gathering momentum, with fresh claims suggesting the club...
"Fabrizio Romano has claimed that there’s been ‘direct contact’ between Liverpool and one of the stars of the first few days at the 2026 World Cup.Teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi was a standout...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:25 PMFabrizio Romano: Liverpool have held talks with World Cup star
Liverpool Monitoring Ayyoub Bouaddi as World Cup Emergence Sparks InterestLiverpool’s long standing interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi appears to be gathering momentum, with fresh claims suggesting the club...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:25 AMRomano: Liverpool have had ‘direct contact’ with midfielder who gave ‘fantastic’ World Cup display
Fabrizio Romano has claimed that there’s been ‘direct contact’ between Liverpool and one of the stars of the first few days at the 2026 World Cup.Teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi was a standout...
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