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Man United Assess Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi as European Giants Step Up Scouting

Recruitment teams are stepping up checks following indications Lille expect to sell the 18-year-old.

Overview

  • Manchester United have held internal discussions and scouted Bouaddi extensively, with head of youth recruitment Christopher Vivell described as an admirer.
  • Arsenal and Liverpool are tracking the midfielder and, according to TBR Football, are eyeing a potential 2026 move, with 2026 reported as the earliest Premier League window.
  • Real Madrid are closely monitoring his progress, while Juventus, Paris Saint‑Germain and AC Milan have deployed scouts and laid early groundwork.
  • Sources cited by TBR Football say Lille are preparing for a likely sale of Bouaddi, though no formal bids or official negotiations have been disclosed.
  • The France Under‑21 international has stood out in Champions League outings against Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, and some insiders compare his upside to Eden Hazard’s.