Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morocco
Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morocco
The 2026 World Cup may be taking centre stage in the football world, but there is still the matter of the summer transfer window which is fast approaching.
There continues to be speculation surrounding the future of Morocco and Lille star Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has been linked with Liverpool, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella is also seemingly close to completing a move to Real Madrid, which would see his time at Stamford Bridge come to an end.
West Ham star Mateus Fernandes also continues to be linked with a move this summer, with the £80million-rated playmaker a player of interest to both Manchester United and Arsenal.
We will keep you up to date with all the latest right here on our blog, which you can read below...
Ayyoub Bouaddi has addressed the speculation surrounding his future after his impressive performance at the World Cup.
The 18-year-old starred for Morocco against Brazil over the weekend, and is now being linked with the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal.
Speaking to The Athletic following his performance against Brazil, he said:
For the moment, I am only focused on the World Cup and I cannot answer to this right now.Of course, I’m really happy to know that some clubs are interested in me. But, for now, I’m only focused on the World Cup with Morocco and we will try to give everything to do our best.
Ayyoub Bouaddi controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco.
Arsenal have been linked with a transfer interest in Morocco star Ayyoub Bouaddi.(Image: Hugo Rivera/Jam Media/Getty Images)
Mateus Fernandes' stance on a potential transfer to Manchester United has emerged.
Talksport reporter Alex Crook has claimed that the West Ham star is 'open' to a move to Old Trafford this summer, with personal terms not expected to be a concern if a fee can be agreed.
The Hammers are reported to value Fernandes at around £80miillion.
Mateus Fernandes of West Ham United
Mateus Fernandes has been linked with Manchester United(Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Real Madrid to sell defender Marc Cucurella this summer.
The Blues left-back has expressed a desire to leave Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window, and a deal worth up to £51.7million has been agreed with the La Liga giants.
It's expected that the Spain international will complete his exit from Chelsea after the World Cup.
Marc Cucurella.
Marc Cucurella will exit Chelsea this summer(Image: Robin Jones/Getty Images)
Arsenal are reportedly in talks to sign Lille starlet Ayyoub Bouaddi ths summer.
The Times have reported that the Gunners have begun explorng a potential deal to sign the 18-year-old who is currently starring for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
Lille are reported to value Bouaddi at around £60million this summer.
Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morocco
Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed for Morocco at the World Cup(Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)
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