Arsenal Prioritizes Ayoub Bouaddi

English press reports, most notably from The Guardian, have revealed that Arsenal is seriously considering a move to sign the young Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi from French club Lille during the current summer transfer window, as part of their plan to strengthen the midfield for the upcoming season.

According to the same sources, the French club Lille does not mind selling the player, but it insists on its financial demands, which amount to around 70 million pounds, due to the significant technical value the player provides despite his young age, in addition to the growing interest from major European clubs.

Bouadi, 18 years old, is considered one of the most promising rising talents in European football. He caught attention with his strong performance in the last season and continued to do so in the World Cup, which has brought him into the spotlight of several major clubs, including Arsenal.

The upcoming period is expected to witness decisive developments in the player's case, as Arsenal is eager to finalize some of its deals early, amid strong competition for his services from other European clubs.