PSG Cool Interest in Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, Opening Race for Arsenal and Man United
A Canal+ report that PSG have stepped back elevates rival clubs as they weigh summer moves.
Overview
- Canal+ journalist Olivier Tallaron, in reporting echoed by PSG Talk and Yahoo Sports, says PSG have no intention of signing the 18-year-old midfielder.
- Arsenal are described in FootMercato-based reports as closely monitoring Bouaddi and viewed as a serious contender, with no formal bid lodged.
- Manchester United are also tracking the Lille prospect, with Yahoo Sports noting admiration from recruitment chief Christopher Vivell and talk of a fee near €60 million.
- Bouaddi recently extended his Lille contract to 2029, a factor expected to increase any eventual transfer price.
- Real Madrid and other European clubs are reported to be watching the France youth international, who has earned regular senior minutes this season.