Lille → Arsenal · Loan · Summer 2026

It did not happen
last read 10% before it was settled
  1. Rumoured
    13 Jun
  2. Talks
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  3. Agreement
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  4. Medical
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  5. Done
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Catch me up

  1. 13 Junfirst@TEAMtalk: Arsenal want to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer
  2. 14 JunReached Talks
  3. 14 JunJoined by @MirrorFootball
  4. 24 JunCooling@TEAMtalk: Arsenal have been advised against pursuing midfield target Ayyoub Bouaddi
  5. 24 JunAdvancing@TEAMtalk: Arsenal are favourites to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi
  6. 14 JulJoined by @JacobsBen

What was actually said

11 posts in 5 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

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Neutralone report

Lille seeking €100m for for Ayyoub Bouaddi, as previously revealed. Number would drop for suitors prepared to keep Bouaddi at Lille for a further year. Manchester City a leading contender, as reported last month. Arsenal and Manchester United have also been in talks.🇲🇦 https://t.co/wowfcarMfp

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Said to be cooling

Coolingone report

👎 Arsenal have been told why they should steer clear of midfield target Ayyoub Bouaddi ⤵️ #AFC https://t.co/bt0Z7Mpuee

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Reported as a live interest

Advancing2 reports, led by @TEAMtalk

🚨🆕 Arsenal must launch a record-destroying bid to sign Morocco sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer PSG, Liverpool and Manchester City are also huge admirers of the 18-year-old midfielder 🔥 @GraemeBailey | #AFC #LFC #MCFC https://t.co/D31MS1BasX

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  • @TEAMtalk5mo ago ↗

    Real Madrid and Liverpool have made fresh enquiries for Ayyoub Bouaddi in recent days 👀 But Arsenal are still favourites to sign Morocco's 18-year-old midfield sensation 🔥 @GraemeBailey | #AFC #RMCF #LFC https://t.co/tQoaN44spI

Reported as being in talks

Advancing5 reports, led by @TEAMtalk

🔴 Arsenal appear to be closing in on the signing of top Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, although he won't come cheap 😯 #Arsenal https://t.co/GrDrE5RS6g

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  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🚨 EXCL: Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea are ALL prepared to meet Lille's loan-back request to help seal a blockbuster deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi Full details via @GraemeBailey https://t.co/e5gnpwky8I

  • @MirrorFootball4mo ago ↗

    Arsenal news: Ayyoub Bouaddi's transfer stance as 'approach made' for World Cup star https://t.co/QuTiGBKyay

  • @MirrorFootball5mo ago ↗

    Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has already made inroads with Ayyoub Bouaddi's representatives...don't be surprised if they motor into pole position swiftly | @RyanTaylorSport https://t.co/vFbRfwC8T7 https://t.co/2LlN2tE1cF

  • @MirrorFootball5mo ago ↗

    Arsenal given 'green light' to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi as talks begin for World Cup star https://t.co/Uyxq4NtSmA https://t.co/yfQh0JgzqH

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Neutral2 reports, led by @MirrorFootball@TEAMtalk had it first, 5mo ago

🔺 History maker with Lille 🔺 Press resistant and defensively diligent 🔺 Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool all interested Why Premier League giants are scouting 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi at the World Cup ⭐️ ✍️ @nathan_ridley_ https://t.co/RtvLb8F8FU https://t.co/J2rcUrudwA

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  • @TEAMtalk5mo ago ↗

    Ayyoub Bouaddi has been excellent for Morocco against Brazil - it's no wonder Arsenal want to sign him this summer 👀 https://t.co/ZwY1MU90gh

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Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
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