Romano bombshell - Liverpool have had 'two meetings' to sign £60m midfield baller

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Liverpool are serious about signing breakout star Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer, with the Moroccan starring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For those who haven’t had the chance to see Bouaddi play for Lille, it would have come as a bit of a shock to see the 18-year-old dominate Brazil’s midfield in the opening game of Group C.

With 91 touches, Bouaddi ran the game. Pure tactical brilliance and discipline! pic.twitter.com/t1nxzbrnwb — FIFA World Cup Stats (@alimo_philip) June 16, 2026 Liverpool have completed significant groundwork on a deal to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi According to the reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have already completed a significant amount of work in a bid to bring Bouaddi to Anfield this summer.

Speaking on the Born ‘n Red podcast, 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.” Signing Bouaddi will not be an easy task, however.