Overview
- Arsenal are reported to be pushing for a winter move, with sporting director Andrea Berta said to have contacted the player’s camp and a proposal in the £39–44m range discussed.
- Chelsea are described as confident of winning the race and are weighing a sign-and-loan pathway to sister club Strasbourg to guarantee playing time.
- Lille have sought to secure their position on the 18-year-old, with reports stating he signed a new contract running to 2029 this week.
- Pricing reports vary from above €50m to figures cited over €100m by president Olivier Létang, and multiple outlets note there have been no concrete offers so far.
- PSG interest has been linked in external reports, yet Bouaddi’s representatives have publicly denied active talks with the Paris club.