Ayyoub Bouaddi’s run with the Atlas Lions during the 2026 World Cup continues to boost his rating in the transfer market. At only 18 years old, the Moroccan midfielder would now be in the sights of several Premier League giants, while LOSC would have set a particularly high price to consider his departure.
A revelation of the World Cup with Morocco, Bouaddi impressed with his maturity, technical quality and ability to manage high points against the best selections. His performances would have convinced several English heavyweights to go on the offensive.
According to Football Insider, Arsenal and Liverpool would be ready to accept the conditions set by Lille, namely to recruit the young Moroccan international this summer before leaving him for an additional season in the North in the form of a loan in order to continue his development.
For its part, Manchester City would also be closely following the issue. The presence of several Premier League clubs in the ranks could increase the player’s value even further, even if no official offer has yet been made to the French club.
The LOSC would be particularly firm in negotiations. The leaders of Lille would claim nearly 100 million pounds sterling, or about 115 million euros, to accept a possible transfer. An amount that reflects the immense potential attributed to the Moroccan environment.
Lille also has an important advantage: Ayyoub Bouaddi has extended his contract until June 2029, which puts the club in a position of strength and allows him to face no pressure to sell his young talent.
Already considered as one of the greatest hopes of European football before the World Cup, Ayyoub Bouaddi has reached a new milestone thanks to his performances in the jersey of Morocco. His name is now among the priorities of several major English clubs, confirming that the Atlas Lions continue to reveal players capable of attracting the greatest teams in world football.
