Arsenal are intensifying their interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the 17-year-old midfielder now viewed as one of the brightest talents in Europe. The CAM is also being tracked by Liverpool and Real Madrid, but sources indicate that Arsenal are currently the most concrete option for the player.
Bouaddi is already being spoken about as a generational midfield talent. Blessed with superb vision, technical balance, and the ability to operate between the lines, he has drawn comparisons to players like Mesut Özil in his youth days but with a more modern, pressing-friendly edge. His ability to carry the ball under pressure and create chances from half-spaces has made him a standout in France’s youth circuit.
At just 17, Bouaddi is still raw, but scouts consistently point to his tactical maturity and comfort in high-pressure moments. Arsenal see him not just as an academy bet, but as a clear pathway player who could transition into the first team within two to three seasons.
Arsenal’s have advantage over others in Ayyoub Bouaddi pursuit
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Liverpool and Real Madrid have also registered serious interest, but both face hurdles. At Liverpool, the arrival of Dominik Szoboszlai and Wirtz complicate minutes in Bouaddi’s preferred role. At Madrid, competition from Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler could block his pathway.
Arsenal, however, have a proven record of fast-tracking top youth into the first team. Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, and Max Dowman are already integrated, and Mikel Arteta has shown he is not afraid to trust young talents on the biggest stage. That clear trajectory is believed to be very appealing to Bouaddi and his camp.
Author Opinion
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The Gunners are monitoring Bouaddi closely with a view to accelerating talks in 2026. A move could depend on departures in the attacking midfield line, but Arsenal’s recruitment strategy under Andrea Berta is geared towards securing tomorrow’s stars early.
If Arsenal manage to win the race, Bouaddi could become yet another jewel in their evolving project, a player who fits perfectly into the club’s technical, possession-based identity.
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