The latest Arsenal transfer news is 18 year old Ayyoub Bouaddi who has already shocked the Ligue 1 arena. He holds the midfield of Lille in a very mature way. The France U21 newcomer made waves with a senior debut start last season. He is a visionary, tenacious and dictatorial player, who has been compared to a youthful Patrick Vieira. Bouaddi signed a contract until 2029. However, the camp of the former subtly indicated the willingness to leap into the Premier League. This has caused a hype among the elite in Europe.
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Mikel Arteta views Bouaddi as the crown jewel for Arsenal’s squad. A versatile No. 6/8 to shield Declan Rice and ignite transitions. Arsenal news came fresh off a title tilt of having earmarked €50 million for the teen amid a bustling January transfer window. Sources reveal Arsenal’s scouting team has tracked him for 18 months. He created good impression by his 92% pass accuracy and duel-winning grit in Lille’s top-four push.
🚨⭐️ Ayyoub Bouaddi signs new deal at Lille until June 2029, agreement done and sealed this week.
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The Official Talks: Face-to-Face in Lille
Excitement peaked this week. Arsenal officials jetted to northern France for preliminary discussions with Bouaddi’s representatives and Lille president Olivier Letang. The sit-down covered personal terms—a £80,000-weekly package—and transfer structure. Arsenal are tabling €45 million plus add-ons tied to appearances and trophies. Bouaddi himself nodded approval, citing Arteta’s youth development as a “dream fit” in an Instagram post.
🚨 BREAKING! ✨
Arsenal are ready to offer around €45m to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi in January. 🇫🇷
Their sporting director, Andrea Berta, has already been in contact with the player's representatives, and he is eager to move quickly on the deal. 🤝
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Lille’s Stance: €50m Threshold Looms
Lille post-contract extension won’t block a marquee exit if valuations align—€50-60 million is the magic number to fund their ambitions. Rivals Chelsea and Manchester United lurk, but Arsenal’s Champions League pedigree gives them the edge in a potential bidding war. Letang hinted: “Ayyoub’s ready for the next step; the right offer changes everything.”
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If sealed, Bouaddi joins Eze and Gyökeres in Arteta’s youth infusion, supercharging a midfield that’s conceded just 15 goals. Pundits rave: “He could be Arsenal’s X-factor for years.” As talks accelerate, North London buzzes—Bouaddi’s bolt to the Emirates feels inevitable.
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