Manchester United will reportedly look to sign 18-year-old French midfield sensation Ayyoub Boauddi from Ligue 1 club LOSC Lille in the winter transfer window.

According to an update by Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, Ayyoub Bouaddi is the subject of interest from Manchester United. Arsenal and Liverpool are also keen on signing the LOSC Lille midfield sensation. However, the Red Devils want to beat the competition to the Frenchman’s signature by launching a bid in the winter transfer window, with the Ligue 1 outfit demanding €50-55 million to part ways with him.

How has Ayyoub Bouaddi established himself as a hot property?

Ayyoub Bouaddi has established himself as one of the best young prospects in Ligue 1 since breaking into the first-team squad at LOSC Lille. The Senlis native has spent his formative years thus far in France, starting his youth career at AFC Creil and graduating from the youth division at LOSC Lille. The Frenchman has already become a regular for Les Dogue, having amassed over 1,000 minutes of game time this term.

The 18-year-old midfield sensation has made over 50 appearances thus far for Lille, chipping in with four assists. Meanwhile, Bouaddi’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several European bigwigs. Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain are among the prospective suitors vying for the French prodigy’s signature.

Where will Bouaddi move next?

Liverpool may dip into the market for a young and versatile midfielder next year. While Arne Slot has several options in his squad’s midfield unit, Wataru Endo is on the wrong side of 30 and faces an uncertain future at Anfield. Bouaddi has thus emerged as a viable target for Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi is understandable. The Red Devils are combing the market for a versatile midfielder, as the lack of quality in the middle of the park has held them back in the last few years. Additionally, Kobbie Mainoo’s long-term future at Manchester United is uncertain. So, the LOSC Lille wonderkid is an option worth considering.

As for Arsenal, the Gunners have a stacked midfield unit after signing multiple midfielders in the summer transfer window. However, Christian Norgaard is only a short-term solution due to his advancing age, while Mikel Merino will turn 30 next year. So, Bouaddi is a viable target for Arsenal. The latest update has revealed an upcoming move from Manchester United.

The Red Devils have identified the 18-year-old Frenchman as their top target for the winter transfer window, thus leaving Arsenal and Liverpool in a spot of bother. Meanwhile, LOSC Lille will demand around €50-55 million to part ways with Bouaddi, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the young midfielder.