Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool sent strong warning over signing World Cup breakout star

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SportFootballWorld Cup 2026Morocco star Ayyoub Bouaddi has shone for the African nation at the World Cup with some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs among those interested in signing him after the tournamentPremier League sides have been warned that they might have to break the £100m mark to sign World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi. Bouaddi’s performances have seen a number of sides keep a close eye on him, including Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool.But Lille president Olivier Letang has warned those interested that they may have to dig deep into their pockets in order to sign him.Speaking to Eurosport, he said: “Many clubs are interested in him, but very few can afford him right now.

He's already one of the best midfielders in the world and still has significant room for improvement.“He's only 18 and has his whole future ahead of him. No, never.“You have to look at his level.

How much have players like (Elliot) Anderson or (Sandro) Tonali been sold for, who are much older, but without room for improvement, so you have an idea of the value of Ayyoub, who has a unique profile at only 18 years old."From Bouaddi’s perspective, he has three years remaining on his contract with Lille, with previous reports having suggested that the club valued him at around £70m.He was asked about his future earlier this summer but was putting any speculation to the back of his mind during the World Cup. The midfielder said: "For the moment I'm only focused on the World Cup, I cannot answer to this right now.“I’m really happy to know that some clubs are interested in me but for now I’m here focused on the World Cup with Morocco and we will try to give everything to do our best."Bouaddi and Morocco will be back in action in the coming days as they take on France in the quarter-finals of the tournament.