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Arsenal Step Up January Push as Chelsea Pursue Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi

Lille’s stance points to a costly deal despite Premier League interest.

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.