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Report: Arsenal and Liverpool join race for rising star who has left his coaches “dazzled” 1 November 2025 at 01:19

Report: Arsenal and Liverpool join race for rising star who has left his coaches “dazzled”

1 November 2025 at 01:19

Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing the highly talented French midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

The 18-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future. He has already established himself as an important player for LOSC Lille, and he has the technical attributes for Premier League football as well.

According to TBR Football, several clubs are interested in securing his signature, along with Arsenal and Liverpool. It will be interesting to see if the two Premier League clubs decide to make a move for him in future.

Manchester United are interested in Bouaddi as well.

Arsenal and Liverpool could use Ayyoub Bouaddi

They could use more control and composure in the middle of the park, and the 18-year-old would be the ideal acquisition. Bouaddi is a central midfielder who will help control the tempo of the game. He is very young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. Joining an elite club could help accelerate his development.

Bouaddi will get to play alongside top-class players at clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool. He would get to work with world-class coaches as well.

Bouaddi is highly rated

Ayyoub Bouaddi in action for Lille (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)

The midfielder has the potential to develop into a top-class player with the right guidance. He has left French youth coach Gerald Baticle dazzled with his quality and maturity.

“When I see Ayyoub Bouaddi, I’m not shocked by how mature he is. I’m dazzled!” he told L’Equipe.

It will be interesting to see if Arsenal or Liverpool come forward with an offer to get the deal done. He would be a long-term acquisition for them, and they would do well to secure his services. If they can groom him properly, he could develop into a key player for them.

It remains to be seen whether they can agree on a reasonable deal with the French outfit.

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Sources: Money there for Arteta as three Arsenal transfer targets emerge 31 October 2025 at 18:41

Sources: Money there for Arteta as three Arsenal transfer targets emerge

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By:Mark Brus

31 October 2025 at 18:41

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to have money to spend this January if there are specific players he’s keen to bring in straight away.

However, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing, there is not necessarily going to be any rush to spend more money in the upcoming winter transfer window, with the club thinking more long-term.

Arsenal decided not to enter the market last January despite having a major injury crisis, and then ended up making plenty of changes during the summer.

The Gunners remain in a good place financially, so there could be a decent budget there for Arteta to work with, though it’s too early to know for sure if the club will be actively pursuing anyone just yet.

Arsenal have three long-term transfer targets

Arsenal players celebrate in the win over Crystal Palace (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

I was told about three long-term targets to watch out for, with Arsenal eyeing youngsters such as Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi and Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl, though the latter of those probably isn’t too realistic.

The north London giants might also be in the mix for Barcelona’s Marc Casado, though it’s again not clear how realistic a deal is as Chelsea are considered further ahead in the race for his signature.

Aside from that, Arsenal’s focus in the near future will be on new contracts for star trio Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, and Declan Rice.

Sources: Man United discuss new midfielder transfer target after scouting him “extensively”

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By:Mark Brus

31 October 2025 at 12:25

Manchester United have had some internal discussions over signing Lille midfield wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi, as first reported in an exclusive for the Daily Briefing.

The Red Devils have scouted Bouaddi “extensively”, according to sources, with Christopher Vivell said to be a big fan of the highly-rated 18-year-old.

Bouaddi has been a revelation in the Lille first-team and it seems inevitable that he’ll soon earn himself a big move.

As well as Man Utd, there is interest from a long list of other major European clubs, including Arsenal and others from outside the Premier League.

Still, it seems United are currently being credited with the strongest interest, even if there have not yet been any talks or offers over the player.

Ayyoub Bouaddi to seal Manchester United transfer?

Ayyoub Bouaddi of Lille (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

United have been a bit smarter with some of their recent recruitment, looking to save money by bringing in young talents rather than just splashing the cash on superstar signings like they’ve done for so much of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

Leny Yoro was one elite talent snapped up by United, and he also came from Lille, where Bouaddi is the latest top talent to shine in their squad.

It will be interesting to see if MUFC can use that relationship with Lille to get another top youngster before other big clubs around Europe.

Man United need a new midfielder

Bouaddi is still young and learning the game, but he arguably already looks like he’d improve Ruben Amorim’s midfield.

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Arsenal and Liverpool could use Ayyoub Bouaddi

Bouaddi is highly rated

Arsenal have three long-term transfer targets

Ayyoub Bouaddi to seal Manchester United transfer?

Man United need a new midfielder