Arsenal targets Bouaddi: 80 million euro transfer battle

Lille refuses to sell its young talent at a low price. The French management is demanding a minimum of 80 million euros to validate a possible transfer. This sum reflects the player’s sporting value within the northern club’s squad. Arsenal hopes to benefit from its good relations with Lille’s executives to facilitate negotiations. The London club is also banking on the fact that Lille will prefer to conclude a sale to England rather than cede its midfielder to Paris Saint-Germain, a direct competitor who also covets the player for its sporting project.

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To get ahead of the competition, the English side has moved early. The executives established first contacts with the footballer’s representatives at the beginning of 2025. The project led by Mikel Arteta is at the center of discussions, with the Spanish coach believing that this profile will bring real added value to his midfield. Negotiations have accelerated in recent weeks and new working meetings are scheduled following the next international matches.

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The Moroccan international is proving particularly receptive to London’s advances. Seduced by the prospect of discovering the English championship, the player has expressed his intention to take a step forward for the rest of his career. "He doesn’t hide his desire to join a major European club in the years to come," his entourage confirms. These positive signals encourage Arsenal to maintain its favorite position to recruit the one who is establishing himself as one of the most sought-after prospects on the current market.