Arsenal are set to rival the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool should Ayyoub Bouaddi become available in the near future.

According to The Daily Briefing, Ayyoub Bouaddi is a firm target for top Premier League sides, with Arsenal now set to join Liverpool and Manchester United in tracking the teenager. The midfielder is already a key star for LOSC Lille at 17, as his top suitors are already planning future approaches.

Those familiar with many tacticos on X will have heard the name Ayyoub Bouaddi in recent months. The LOSC Lille midfielder has garnered rave reviews owing to his accomplished performances, which saw him linked with several top teams during the summer.

The 17-year-old Ligue 1 wonderkid made his debut for Lille against Brest in October 2023, when he had just turned 16. He went on to play a total of 9 games in Ligue 1 that season, but the most recent campaign was his breakthrough, featuring 24 times for the French side and becoming a key part of their setup.

Arsenal had wanted Bouaddi after signing Zubimendi, as they saw the likes of Thomas Partey and Jorginho depart. However, at the time, the Gunners opted to bring in the experienced Christian Norgaard from Brentford, as his experience was key to replace Partey or Jorginho.

The Gunners are back in the mix for Bouaddi ahead of future windows as they are intent on landing one of the best young midfield talents from around. They were also linked with Ajax’s Jorthy Mokio alongside other rivals, as Mikel Arteta wants a young midfielder who is extremely close to breaking through in a big way, as the 17-year-old Ligue 1 wonderkid fits the bill.

Arsenal to rival Manchester United and Liverpool

Liverpool and Manchester United were also linked with Bouaddi, with the two teams, like Arsenal, are looking at prospects who could develop in a big way. The Red Devils had been looking at a new holding midfielder variety ahead of January, but they are part of the pack tracking Bouaddi alongside their other rivals.

Liverpool had been on the hunt for a top midfield talent for at least two summers now, and could make a concerted effort for Bouaddi if the reports on him encourage an approach. Overall, the Lille star, contracted until 2027, could be on the move either in January or most probably next summer, with the Premier League his likely destination.