Lille are seeking €100million (£85.9m) for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, talkSPORT understands.
However, it is also understood interested clubs could sign the midfielder for a vastly lower sum if they are willing to delay Bouaddi's arrival by a year.
Ayyoub Bouaddi playing for Morocco at the World Cup against Brazil
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Bouaddi will be a man in demand this summerCredit: Getty
Speaking on the latest edition of The Window, talkSPORT's Ben Jacobs revealed Premier League trio Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal all have Bouaddi on their radar, as do Bayern Munich.
Manchester City are also closely observing Bouaddi, with the club understood to be keen on adding another midfielder even after the imminent £116million arrival of Elliot Anderson.
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"This is a fascinating transfer story because Lille are prepared to sell, but they heavily favour a deal for 2027," Jacobs said.
"Clubs, and Manchester City, have shown they are willing to at least discuss this."
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Jacobs added that for clubs who propose an instant loan back to Lille or a pre-agreement which would mean Bouaddi does not join them until next summer 'are going to get a better asking price.'
"It's €80m at the moment, but could come down for those that say to Lille a loan back or pre-agreement," Jacobs continued.
"It's €100m for other clubs that want an immediate transfer, so that's going to be one to watch."
The level of clubs interested in Bouaddi comes amid the teenage sensation's impressive displays at the World Cup for Morocco.
Bouaddi, who only made his senior international debut in May, has started in three of Morocco's four World Cup matches, including their pulsating Round of 32 victory over the Netherlands via penalty shootout.
Petit predicts 'fierce battle' to sign Bouaddi
A central midfielder who exudes calmness with the ball at his feet and unafraid to get stuck into challenges, Bouaddi has wowed the likes of former World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit.
Ayyoub Bouaddi in action for Morcco against Scotland
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The Moroccan star became the youngest Ligue 1 player since 1981 when he made his league debut for LilleCredit: Getty
"He's been one of the strongest young players in France," Petit told talkSPORT Breakfast.
"We've seen that against Brazil. He's shown maturity and personality.
"Even at the end of the game, I saw him try to dribble in his own penalty area.
"The confidence, he's got quality, he's got physical presence, he's got the tactical knowledge, he's got the technical skills.
"I'm not surprised at all that he's been targeted for two seasons now with the big clubs in Europe, and it will be a fierce battle to get him."
Bouaddi and his Morocco teammates will now recover ahead of a Round of 16 clash against co-hosts Canada in Houston on July 4.
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Victory over Canada would see Morocco progress to the quarter-finals, where they would await either France or Paraguay.
The Atlas Lions are hoping to enjoy a similar run to the 2022 World Cup, when they became the first African nation to reach the semi-finals.
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