Liverpool in Talks to Sign Rising Midfield Star Ayyoub Bouaddi

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Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Liverpool have held meetings to sign 'one of the best talents around' ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Reds managed to qualify for the Champions League during the 2025-2026 season, meaning they should be shopping in the same market heading into the summer.

Liverpool looked as though they'd miss out on qualifying for Europe's elite club competition, but they managed to get over the line despite a disappointing season.

Arne Slot was relieved of his duties after their struggles, with Andoni Iraola brought to the club to replace him as manager.

After solving the managerial situation, attention has quickly turned to improving Liverpool's squad during the market.

Liverpool are eyeing winger options in the transfer window, with several options being linked with a move this summer.

According to Italian journalist Romano, Liverpool have held meetings with the agents of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi ahead of the summer transfer window.

The French club are well aware that some top sides around Europe will be coming for Bouaddi, with clubs starting conversations before the start of the World Cup.

"Lille knows very well that top clubs will be coming for Bouaddi, because even before the World Cup, some of the biggest clubs in the world started some conversations with his agents. I can tell you that between January and now, for sure, he's been approached by Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain love Bouaddi. At the moment, they are not so busy with midfielders on the market, so that's a point. But Paris Saint-Germain absolutely love Bouaddi, and they've been tracking him for a long time. Then we have to mention also that English clubs started having conversations for Bouaddi. For example, there were direct contacts with Arsenal and direct contacts also with Liverpool, so both clubs had meetings with the agents of the player, but now shining at the World Cup, one of the best talents around in midfield."

So it appears Liverpool are likely to face plenty of competition if they do make a move for Bouaddi, especially after his display at the World Cup.

Big clubs will have already been tracking the 18-year-old, but the game against Brazil has only boosted his profile.

It was a phenomenal display from Bouaddi against Brazil. Dominating the middle of the park despite being just 18 years old, the Morocco midfielder completed 60 of his 66 passes, with nine ground duels, while making six recoveries.

The Lille star looked like an established, experienced midfielder rather than an 18-year-old competing at his first World Cup.

Bouaddi was up against the likes of Lucas Paquetá, Bruno Guimarães and Casemiro, but he looked far from out of place.

If Bouaddi can keep up this level of performance throughout the tournament, he is going to be one of the hottest properties in the Summer transfer window.