Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are making the “strongest push” to sign 18-year-old French prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi from LOSC Lille in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Ayyoub Bouaddi is the subject of interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The Ligue 1 champions are making the “strongest push” to sign the LOSC Lille midfield sensation next year. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are also keen on signing the French midfield sensation, with the Ligue 1 outfit demanding €45-50 million to part ways with him.
Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi?
Ayyoub Bouaddi has continued the modern tradition of France having the world’s richest pool of talent. The Senlis native has spent his formative years thus far in France while already breaking into the first-team squad at LOSC Lille. The Frenchman has taken no time to become a regular for Les Dogues, and his exploits have made him one of the best young prospects in Ligue 1.
The 18-year-old midfield sensation has made over 50 appearances thus far for Lille, chipping in with four assists. Meanwhile, Bouaddi’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several European bigwigs. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain are among the prospective suitors vying for the French prodigy’s signature.
What next?
Arsenal will likely pursue midfield reinforcement next year despite signing multiple midfielders in the summer transfer window. Christian Norgaard will only be a short-term solution due to his advancing age, while Mikel Merino will turn 30 next year. So, Bouaddi has emerged as a viable target for Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi is somewhat perplexing. However, while Enzo Maresca has a stacked midfield unit, Moises Caicedo’s recent red card exposed how the West London outfit can struggle in his absence, as Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia have struggled with fitness issues. Bouaddi is thus an option worth considering for Chelsea, as he can be a long-term solution in the middle of the park.
As for PSG, they may dip into the market for a young and versatile midfielder next year. While Luis Enrique has several options in his squad’s midfield unit, Vitinha is a target for several European bigwigs. Additionally, Enrique wants multiple options for each position, making Bouaddi a viable target for PSG.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi is understandable. The Red Devils are combing the market for a versatile midfielder, amid uncertainties surrounding Kobbie Mainoo’s long-term future. So, the LOSC Lille wonderkid is an option worth considering. However, they may have fallen behind PSG in the battle for the Frenchman’s signature.
The Ligue 1 champions are making the “strongest push” to sign Bouaddi from LOSC Lille next year. Meanwhile, Les Dogues will demand €45-50 million to part ways with Bouaddi, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 18-year-old French midfield sensation.