Overview
- Manchester United have placed Ayyoub Bouaddi high on their summer midfield shortlist, according to Foot Mercato reporting cited by CaughtOffside.
- RMC Sport reports Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has made early contact with the midfielder’s camp, with continued close scouting also detailed in Arsenal-focused outlets.
- Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Inter are monitoring the 18-year-old alongside United and Arsenal, per multiple reports relayed by Yahoo Sports and Football España.
- Lille are reported to seek around €60m following Bouaddi’s recent contract extension, with reports suggesting a sale could be considered next summer if a major bid arrives.
- Bouaddi has made 18 appearances for Lille this season and his international future remains in play, with France and Morocco pursuing him and Didier Deschamps said to have reached out.