Arsenal could miss out on highly-rated youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi as Liverpool and Real Madrid intensify their efforts to secure his signature.

Arsenal Risk Losing Out on Ayyoub Bouaddi as Liverpool and Real Madrid Intensify Interest

Arsenal’s hopes of signing highly-rated Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi are under increasing threat, with Liverpool and Real Madrid stepping up their efforts to land the teenage sensation this summer.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently revealed that Liverpool have been monitoring the Moroccan starlet for nearly a year and have already held several meetings as they weigh up a move. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have also been keeping a close watch on the youngster, who is expected to be one of the most sought-after talents in the transfer market.

According to reports from TEAMtalk, Arsenal remain strongly positioned in the race, but Liverpool and Real Madrid have accelerated their pursuit by making fresh approaches and engaging in discussions with Bouaddi’s camp. Lille are reportedly demanding more than £60 million for the 18-year-old, a figure that could make him the most expensive player ever sold at that age.

Bouaddi’s impressive displays for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup have further enhanced his reputation, attracting serious attention from Europe’s biggest clubs. Despite the growing interest, the midfielder is believed to be prioritizing a move to a club that can offer him consistent first-team opportunities, a factor that could heavily influence his final decision.