Overview
- LOSC confirmed the 18-year-old midfielder has signed a new deal through 2029, reinforcing the club’s control of his future.
- Arsenal are reported by RMC Sport to be pushing hard, with sporting director Andrea Berta having contacted the player’s entourage and a January bid around £39m under consideration.
- Chelsea are cited as preparing a potential €45m offer and have explored signing Bouaddi with a development loan to sister club Strasbourg.
- Multiple outlets report Lille’s valuation well above midwinter figures, with suggestions ranging from more than €50m to beyond €100m under president Olivier Létang’s stance.
- PSG, Real Madrid, Liverpool and the Manchester clubs are monitoring the situation, though Bouaddi’s camp has denied active talks with PSG, and reports indicate a winter sale is unlikely.