Why Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool all want to sign World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi

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It's a tale as old as time. Clubs signing a player off the back of an international tournament.Certainly a tale older than 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, who's attracting interest from Europe's elite while he shines at the World Cup.

He dropped to the bench for last week's 4-2 victory over Haiti but he's in contention to start against the Dutch in Guadalupe, giving Bouaddi the chance to truly announce himself on the world stage.Get the latest World Cup 2026 news in your inbox with our Make Football Great Again newsletterForged in FranceLike most of Morocco's squad, Bouaddi wasn't actually born there. He knows his position inside out, too, as both his club and country use a 4-2-3-1 formation.Deciding his destinationOnly 18 and under contract until 2029, Bouaddi has time on his side.

While Lille reportedly value him at £43million, the prospect of a bidding war seems real.Bouaddi himself has admitted that he's 'really happy' about the interest, but his priority is on Morocco. I am 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."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.