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Manchester United pursues Ayyoub Bouaddi with Lille seeking large fee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:40 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Manchester United pursues Ayyoub Bouaddi with Lille seeking large fee

Summary

Manchester United is focusing on Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille as alternative midfield options dwindle. With interest from clubs like Manchester City and Arsenal, Lille reportedly demands between £69 million and £86 million for the player, insisting on a potential loan-back for further development if sold. Complications in signing Mateus Fernandes have prompted United to consider Bouaddi amidst rising competition from Tottenham Hotspur and others. It remains to be seen how United will respond to Lille's conditions amid an ongoing transfer window and Bouaddi's impressive World Cup performance.

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By the Numbers

•Lille seeks £69 million to £86 million for Ayyoub Bouaddi.
•United faces competition from City, Arsenal, and Spurs for Bouaddi.
•Lille prefers a sale with a one-year loan-back arrangement.
•United is exploring other midfield options amid Mateus Fernandes complications.
•Bouaddi's value could rise depending on Morocco's World Cup results.

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