Liverpool's push to improve the squad in the summer transfer window has seen the club target young, exciting stars across several key positions.
The work began as early as January, when sealing a move for Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, with the 20-year-old defender set to join next month on a long-term contract.
Since then, Liverpool have stepped up interest in Yan Diomande, with the RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast star showing plenty of reasons to justify his price tag of over £100 million.
Plenty of Liverpool fans are excited about the prospect of the 19-year-old moving to Anfield and taking over from Mohamed Salah on the right flank, outlining him as one of the biggest talents for the future.
However, the Reds also seem to be pushing for a star who could be an even more exciting talent for the here and now, as well as the future.
Liverpool Push To Sign Ayyoub Bouaddi
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Liverpool's push to rebuild the team filled with promising youngsters for the future continues, as links have emerged over a deal to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from LOSC Lille.
Reports have claimed that meetings have already been held over a possible deal to sign the 18-year-old, following his recent World Cup display for Morocco against Brazil.
There is clearly some excitement surrounding Bouaddi, as Arsenal are also credited with interest in the midfielder as a potential option for the summer transfer window.
For Liverpool, it's a deal that makes sense in keeping with signing players with plenty of potential, while improving the current options available to Andoni Iraola.
While Diomande is certainly an exciting prospect, perhaps Bouaddi brings a little more certainty with how well his style of play may translate to the Premier League.
Ligue Un is a physically similar division to England, suggesting he can stand up to the challenge, while he already has nearly 100 appearances in senior football for Lille.
There is a mixture of experience and fearlessness that is rare in a youngster, showcasing his talent to build up from the midfield when needed.
If Liverpool get a deal over the line, then Bouaddi could be the future of the midfield for the next decade.
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What Bouaddi Said About His Future
Ayyoub Bouaddi in action for Lille vs PSG
Liverpool are waiting to hear if they can land Bouaddi, as the race heats up to secure the midfielder as an impressive option at the heart of midfield.
The Reds are battling several teams, but it seems as though they will need to hold on until after Morocco's World Cup campaign comes to an end for a response.
Speaking to The Athletic after his display for the national team against Brazil, he said on his future: "For the moment, I am only focused on the World Cup and I cannot answer to this right now.
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“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.”
In the meantime, Liverpool also have interest in Alex Scott and Adam Wharton, with the midfield clearly viewed as an area for regeneration this summer.