Ayyoub Bouaddi has caught the attention of a number of elite level clubs thanks to his exploits for club and country, with Arsenal fans demanding Andrea Berta seriously consider the midfielder
Arsenal have been urged by their fans to beat the competition to Ayyoub Bouaddi’s signature this summer, following a World Cup masterclass.
The Moroccan midfielder was a key player in his nation’s 1-0 win over Scotland on Friday evening, playing the full 90 minutes and pulling the strings in a well-oiled display from the engine room. Ally McCoist, who was providing commentary for the match, was quick to point out how impressed he was by the 18-year-old, who showed a wealth of experience at such a young age.
He said: “I don’t mind him,” as Jon Champion replied: “Is that you way of saying you think highly of him?” before McCoist then added: “Very much so.”
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Arsenal fans tuning into the action were also impressed by the Lille star’s play, urging their club to consider a swoop ahead of 2026/27. One wrote on X: “Ayyoub Bouaddi – sign him up Arsenal,” while a second added: “I haven’t seen a single player take the ball away from Ayyoub Bouaddi.
“He’s so good. Oh my days. Arsenal need to be all over this boy. Get him on a plane immediately this World Cup is done.”
A third said: “I want Ayyoub Bouaddi in the Arsenal shirt,” as a fourth pondered: “How is Ayyoub Bouaddi only 18?!
“This Moroccan midfield maestro is ice-cold composure personified, bossing Ligue 1 for Lille, dominating vs Brazil with 92% pass accuracy & duel wins and now controlling the midfield against Scotland.
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“6’1′ box-to-box beast already linked to Real Madrid, Arsenal & more. Future Ballon d’Or contender?”
A fifth observed: “No Scotland player has been able to pass Ayyoub Bouaddi in this game. Bouaddi is everywhere on the pitch.”
Meanwhile, a sixth said: “Ayyoub Bouaddi is a special talent he is so confident on the ball and reads the game very well.”
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However, Arsenal will be up against increasingly stiff competition should they hope to snag Bouaddi from Lille this summer.
Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and PSG are among the interested parties, and a bidding war could ensue for Bouaddi’s services. Valued at a minimum of £70million at the time of writing, a deal will not come cheap whoever ends up going for him.
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