Liverpool accelerate £60m signing as Arsenal could see deal hijacked

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Liverpool are one of the main clubs involved in the race to sign Lille’s 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi despite holding two meetings to discuss signing him. He said: “Keep a close eye to the situation of Bouaddi for Liverpool and other clubs.

I think it could be interesting, not just for Liverpool but for other clubs.” Bouaddi has been starring for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, and his long-term future may lie in the Premier League, but it could be Arsenal – not Liverpool – who signs him this summer. Just 18 years old… #UCL pic.twitter.com/JYYlcmKw7X — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) June 17, 2026 Liverpool accelerate Bouaddi transfer file as Arsenal come under pressure TEAMtalk journalist Graeme Bailey now reports that Arsenal are ready to accelerate their interest in the Moroccan teenager, while Liverpool and others have made enquiries to Lille.

Bailey reports: “Real Madrid and Liverpool have both made fresh enquiries about Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi in recent days, TEAMtalk understands, with Arsenal continuing to push strongly for the teenager and Paris Saint-Germain also firmly in the mix. “Sources with knowledge of the discussions have confirmed that enquiries have been made in recent days as the Spanish and Premier League giants assess whether a deal could be possible.” Bouaddi would be a fantastic signing, but Liverpool must offer him regular game time According to The Athletic’s Mario Cortegana, Bouaddi wants to join a team that can offer him regular game time, where he can play a consistent key role. ?? ????: According to @MarioCortegana, Ayyoub Bouaddi's price would be around £70 Million – he prefers to join a team where he can play a key role consistently. pic.twitter.com/7qIYEcUIJ8 — LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) June 24, 2026 It’s doubtful this would happen at Anfield.