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Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich are reportedly keeping a close watch on Lille OSC’s promising midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, aged 18, as per reports from RMC Sport.

Despite Bouaddi’s own preference for Paris Saint-Germain, the French champions are not expected to pursue his signature at this stage. PSG are unlikely to reinforce their midfield unless a current player leaves the squad — a scenario that does not appear imminent.

Lille chairman Olivier Létang, fully aware of Bouaddi’s soaring market value, is said to be seeking a transfer fee of no less than €70 million to sanction the Moroccan youngster’s departure. Given the level of interest from several major European clubs, that figure could climb towards €100 million. Additionally, Létang is reportedly keen for Bouaddi to remain at Lille on a one-year loan deal following any potential transfer, allowing the teenager to continue his development with regular playing time in Ligue 1.

After a standout 2025–26 campaign, the Senlis-born midfielder played a pivotal role in helping Les Dogues secure a hard-fought qualification for the upcoming edition of the UEFA Champions League. His performances throughout the season have made him one of the most sought-after young talents in European football, drawing admiration from some of the continent’s top clubs.