Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are reportedly keen on highly-rated 17-year-old LOSC Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
According to a report from Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, scouts from Arsenal have watched Ayyoub Bouaddi recently, and they have been very impressed with his performances. The 17-year-old has been an important first-team player for LOSC Lille this season and he has been playing for the Ligue 1 outfit regularly.
Bouaddi is expected to develop into a quality player in the long run, and it will be interesting to see if the interested clubs manage to get the deal done. Arsenal could certainly use more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the 17-year-old will add control and composure to the side. The youngster has been compared to the Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan because of their stylistic similarities.
Similarly, Chelsea could use a controller alongside Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. The 17-year-old would be a future prospect for both London clubs, and he could develop into a key player for them. If they can sign Ayyoub Bouaddi for a reasonable amount of money, the deal would look like a master stroke in the long term.
Barcelona and Real Madrid keen
Barcelona and Real Madrid are keen on Ayyoub Bouaddi as well. It will be interesting to see if they come forward with an offer to sign the player in the coming months. Competing with the Premier League clubs financially could be a problem for Barcelona, who are going through financial difficulties.
However, if they can sign the 17-year-old on a bargain, they could groom him into a future star. Barcelona have a proven track record of nurturing young players, and they could help him fulfil his potential.
As for Real Madrid, they are widely regarded as the biggest club in the world and they have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players recently. It will be interesting to see if they can win the race for his signature. The 17-year-old could easily be tempted to move to the Spanish club if there is a concrete proposal on the table.
