Liverpool are competing with several big clubs to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi (18 years old) – a midfielder who was outstanding at the World Cup.vt

AYYOUB BOUADDI is drawing transfer interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea, according to reports.

The Lille wonderkid, 18, impressed for Morocco as they drew 1-1 with Brazil on Saturday.

East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. 15th June, 2026. Morocco midfielder AYYOUB BOUADDI (6) dribbles the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ (Credit Image: ¿ Scott Rausenberger/Z
Ayyoub Bouaddi starred against Brazil last SaturdayCredit: Alamy

 

Brazil v Morocco: Group C - FIFA World Cup 2026
Bouaddi, 18, has been a breakout star at this World CupCredit: Getty

Bouaddi was already on several top clubs’ radars, having played nearly 100 times for Lille despite his youth.

Most notably he starred in a Champions League win over Real Madrid on his 17th birthday.

According to the Mail, Prem trio Liverpool Arsenal and Chelsea are among several clubs monitoring the teenage sensation.

Brilliant teenager Bouaddi glides on to big stage with effortless grace for  Morocco | World Cup 2026 | The Guardian

They add that Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also after the midfielder

Lille value their latest academy starlet at around £50million.

A move is not expected to be completed until after the World Cup.

Arsenal and Chelsea are long-term admirers of the wonderkid.

Liverpool, meanwhile, watched him extensively ahead of facing Lille in the Champions League last season.

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Bouaddi starred against Real Madrid on his 17th birthdayCredit: Getty

Bouaddi will have his next opportunity to impress as Morocco take on Scotland on Friday night.

The Atlas Lions then conclude their group stage campaign with a match against Haiti on June 24.