Liverpool Eye Lille Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi

Journalist Santi Aouna said Liverpool are monitoring Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Tottenham Hotspur are also reported to be interested in the Morocco international.

Bouaddi, 18, made 42 appearances for Lille in the previous season.

He recorded one assist across all competitions.

His contract with Lille runs until the summer of 2029.

At 1.85 m, Bouaddi is described as a strong aerial presence.

He is praised for tackling, timing challenges, and accurate passing.

He primarily operates as a box‑to‑box midfielder but can also play defensively.

Concerns were noted about his adaptation to the Premier League.

Andoni Iraola, Liverpool head coach, could add more bite to his midfield with Bouaddi.

The club is advised to secure a deal this off‑season if the fee is reasonable.

Photographer Vincent Carchietta captured Bouaddi in a friendly against Norway on 7 June 2026.