Overview
- Reports say Arsenal submitted a formal €60m (£52m) offer for 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi on Wednesday, June 3, which Lille refused.
- Lille have set a higher asking price near €70m (£60m) and are said to have tied Bouaddi to a new deal that strengthens their negotiating position.
- Several top European clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid and PSG are also linked to Bouaddi, increasing competition.
- Bouaddi made around 42 senior appearances this season, chose to represent Morocco at senior level, and is included in their World Cup squad, a factor that may raise his value.
- The transfer remains open and Arsenal would likely need to raise their offer or sell players to fund a deal, while Bouaddi’s World Cup showing could push the fee higher.