Manchester United pursue Ayyoub Bouaddi as midfield target
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Manchester United is exploring options to replace Casemiro, who left a significant gap in the midfield. United has focused on Ayyoub Bouaddi following unsuccessful attempts to sign other targets like Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali. Lille is seeking £86 million for Bouaddi, although the price may decrease if a loan back to Lille for a year is included. Manchester City is also interested in Bouaddi, potentially complicating United's pursuit.
- •Casemiro's departure has left a void in United's midfield.
- •United's attempts to sign Tonali and Anderson fell through.
- •Lille demands £86 million for Bouaddi, potentially lower with a loan back.
- •City shows interest, positioning themselves as rivals for Bouaddi.
- •United has only signed Ederson from Atalanta so far.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ayyoub Bouaddi: United muscle their way to the top of the chasing pack
"Manchester United could be forced to look beyond the Premier League in their search for the ideal Casemiro heir.The Brazilian’s departure has left a huge void in the middle of the park, and so far, ...
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