Liverpool ‘definitely’ interested in signing World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi after scouting trip mid-season
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Ayyoub Bouaddi has emerged as a target for Liverpool with the 2026 summer transfer window now underway.Fabrizio Romano reported earlier this week that the Reds have been making calls for midfielders amid potential exits for Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones.Now, it has been shared that Lille star Ayyoub Bouaddi is on the radar of the Merseyside outfit. Which ONE player from the 2026 World Cup would you love to see Liverpool sign? ➡️✅ Credit: Timothy A.
CLARY/AFP/Getty Images Ayyoub Bouaddi spoke out on transfer links before Liverpool linksThe 18-year-old is currently away competing at the 2026 World Cup with Morocco.He most recently helped his country secure a big draw with Brazil and earned plaudits after the match.Amid his impressive start to the tournament, the teenager was asked about his future earlier this week.He said: “I’m really happy to know that some clubs are interested in me, but for now I’m only focused on the World Cup, and we will try to give everything to do our best.”Now, when speaking to Anfield Index, journalist Lewis Steele provided an insight into Liverpool’s interest.Steele stated: “We can say that Ayyoub Bouaddi is definitely a target for Liverpool. “One they’ve watched extensively going back quite a while.
He caught the eye whilst they were scouting Lille.”Bouaddi joined Lille as a youngster and despite only being 18, he is already a key figure in their senior side.He played 42 games across all competitions last season, scoring one goal for the Ligue 1 side.The youngster could have represented France at international level and did play a number of games in their youth teams.However, he has chosen to feature for Morocco, with whom he has so far enjoyed a prolific start.Morocco are next in action on Friday evening, where they will take on Scotland at 11pm BST.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox