Ex-Liverpool star reveals 'primary concern' about pursuing Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer

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Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with a move to Manchester City, but while Liverpool also remains keen, John Arne Riise has concerns over his lack of physicalityAyyoub Bouaddi has been linked with a summer move to the Premier League(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool star John Arne Riise is concerned about how highly rated teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi would perform in the Premier League, following strong interest from English clubs in the Lille midfielder.Bouaddi, 18, impressed at the FIFA World Cup with Morocco this summer after switching his French allegiance back in May. However, Riise believes that Liverpool should be cautious.Bouaddi may be 6-foot-1, but he's listed at only 163 pounds, and Riise has concerns about the Premier League's physicality.

I don't know if Liverpool would view him as someone who walks straight into the starting XI or just a valuable squad rotation player."John Arne Riise has reservations over Ayyoub Bouaddi's ability to transition so young(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is entering a new era under Andoni Iraola, and he has only signed a two-year contract to begin his tenure. Iraola may prefer a midfielder with Premier League experience, and Liverpool has been linked with his former Bournemouth star, Alex Scott.Elsewhere, another breakout World Cup star has been linked with a Premier League move.

Antonio Nusa impressed for Norway this summer, and Riise believes he could be a good fit for Liverpool."He's exactly the kind of player that Liverpool fans would love to see," he added. "With how he goes one-on-one, creates openings, and provides that distinct X-factor on the wing, I think he would be a great fit."Antonio Nusa has also been linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images))Liverpool has yet to replace Mohamed Salah, who left on a free at the end of the season after agreeing to waive the final year of his contract.