Ayyoub Bouaddi’s transfer preference: psg or arsenal?
While LOSC’s primary objective is to retain their promising talent, Ayyoub Bouaddi could still depart this summer should a sufficiently compelling offer materialize. Paris Saint-Germain is among the clubs keenly pursuing the 18-year-old midfielder. Arsenal is also actively positioning itself in this transfer saga, though the player himself reportedly holds a distinct preference between the two European giants.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, a product of the LOSC academy, is poised for his inaugural World Cup appearance with Morocco, making him a prominent figure in the upcoming summer transfer window. Just over a week ago, during an appearance on After Foot on RMC, Olivier Létang addressed the situation of his player, who recently extended his contract through June 2029. Létang expressed his desire to keep Bouaddi for the next season. When questioned about a potential move from PSG, the Lille president candidly stated: « We will discuss it with Ayyoub, to be very honest, because that was also the subject of our conversations. »
Arsenal makes a move for Bouaddi, but his current preference is PSG
A formidable competitor has emerged in this transfer dossier for the Parisian club: Arsenal. Reports from journalist Sacha Tavolieri for Sky Sport indicate that the Gunners have been in communication with the player’s representatives since January 2025, identifying him as a priority target to bolster their midfield. A significant role within Mikel Arteta‘s squad was reportedly promised, and while Ayyoub Bouaddi was receptive to Arsenal‘s proposition, he still reportedly favors a switch to PSG.
« If something extraordinary comes along financially, we could consider his departure »
The London club’s management reportedly feels confident in their ability to rival the capital club in this pursuit, but they must also satisfy LOSC‘s financial demands. « We’ve had very regular exchanges with Ayyoub. Our intention is to keep him. However, if an extraordinary offer materializes, we could then contemplate his departure. Above €50M? No, that’s not enough. We are still far from the valuation that would allow us to part ways with Ayyoub », Olivier Létang had previously cautioned.
