Overview
- Real Madrid have registered interest in 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to reporting relayed by Football España from Foot Mercato.
- Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, PSG and Juventus are among clubs closely tracking him, with further links to Inter Milan and Chelsea reported.
- Lille’s valuation is reported at about €60m, and Football España notes the fee may not deter Madrid given their recent spending on teenage talents.
- Bouaddi recently extended his contract at Lille, with multiple outlets reporting that major offers are likelier next summer than in the winter window.
- France and Morocco are vying for his international future, with reports that Didier Deschamps has told Bouaddi he is in France’s plans.