Liverpool has expressed interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Reports indicate that Liverpool, alongside Arsenal and Chelsea, have dispatched scouts to observe Bouaddi in matches against Juventus and Lyon. It is reported that the asking price for Bouaddi is set at €25-30m (£20.8-24.9m). Bouaddi is unable to join a Premier League club before his 18th birthday on October 2, 2025. In the meantime, Lille is keen on extending his contract, which is currently valid until 2027.