Report: Man United join race for prodigious Liverpool target nominated for prestigious award

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·14 September 2025

Report: Man United join race for prodigious Liverpool target nominated for prestigious award

Manchester United are interested in acquiring the services of Ayyoub Bouaddi.

The French midfield sensation is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in Europe, and according to a report from TEAMtalk, the Red Devils have their eyes set on him. They are one of the many top clubs that are scouting the 17-year-old ahead of a potential transfer.

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Ayyoub Bouaddi is an elite talent

Bouaddi joined LOSC Lille as a 13-year-old, and he was already playing first-team football just days after turning 16. He already has over 50 first-team appearances and has started all three of their league games in the new season.

He has shown maturity beyond his age and looks destined for greatness. While he prefers playing as a central midfielder, he is capable enough to feature in a variety of roles in midfield. His sensational rise hasn’t gone unnoticed as multiple top clubs want to secure his services.

AC Milan, Liverpool and Manchester United are all interested in having the 17-year-old in their ranks. The Red Devils have been scouting him for a while and will be hoping that they can beat the competition to his signature.

They are keeping a close eye on his development and could soon try to lure him away from Lille. Ruben Amorim centrally seeks more quality in midfield, and Bouaddi could prove to be a great acquisition for both the short and the long run.

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Can Man United sign Bouaddi?

Ayyoub Bouaddi of Lille in action during the UEFA Champions League. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)

However, signing him won’t be that straightforward, as there is no shortage of competition, and Lille are reluctant to lose one of their most valuable assets. The French club are willing to hand him a new lucrative contract to secure his long-term future.

Meanwhile, United will continue to monitor him throughout this season and will be ready to pounce on any opportunity to sign the midfield sensation, who was recently nominated for the 2025 Kopa Trophy.

Liverpool could use more control and defensive cover in the middle of the park as well, and the 17-year-old is unsurprisingly on their radar. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can beat their bitter rivals to his signature.

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