Ayyoub Bouaddi, the 18-year-old midfielder for LOSC Lille (contract until 2029) and Morocco, has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain for many months. This interest continues into the 2026 summer transfer window. Journalist Fabrizio Romano provides an update this Wednesday for Time2play. PSG is interested, as are Liverpool, Arsenal, and Juventus.
PSG has other priorities, while Liverpool and Arsenal are active in the transfer market.
Lille tied him down until June 2029 a few months ago in a smart move… but one that won’t stop the top clubs from circling.
Paris Saint-Germain have had him on their list for months, though midfield isn’t their priority this summer. Arsenal and Liverpool, meanwhile, have already met with his agents multiple times since January.
Expect twists and late entries because this kid is the real deal.
Juventus had shown interest as far back as April 2025, but the financials simply weren’t there to make it work.”
As always, we urge caution since there’s nothing concrete yet. Especially since this situation has attracted numerous rumors in recent days, with several different theories and no confirmed information. It’s easy to imagine that Bouaddi is attracting interest from big clubs. PSG could very well be one of them.
However, above all, there’s a great deal of uncertainty. Not to mention that Lille won’t easily part with their immense talent. He could look to develop even further at LOSC, playing a significant role in a team that will compete in the Champions League. The battle could be fierce, and the outcome is very uncertain. The World Cup could intensify interest, as well as drive up the price.
