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  "textContent": "Ayyoub Bouaddi has become a starter for Morocco at just 18 years old (Picture: Getty Images)\n\nAyyoub Bouaddi has become one of the most wanted young players on the planet thanks to his World Cup performances and Lille will not let him leave cheaply, or possibly even this summer.\n\nThe 18-year-old has been starring for Morocco as they enjoy another fine World Cup outing after their semi-final run in 2022.\n\nThe penalty shootout victory over Netherlands on Monday saw Morocco progress to the last 16, where they will play Canada and fancy their chances of another quarter-final visit.\n\nBouaddi has played in three of his country’s four matches so far, having only won three caps before the tournament began.\n\n##  Don't miss a World Cup moment\n\nEngland updates, match previews and exclusive analysis. Get it all in our daily World Cup newsletter. Sign up.\n\nHe has already racked up a lot of experience for his age at club level, making 96 appearances for Lille in all competitions, including nine in the Champions League.\n\nThe all-action midfielder has attracted the attention of the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Bayern Munich.\n\nUnderstandably, given the level of clubs interested in the Morocco international, Lille want a huge price for his signature.\n\nBouaddi in action in the last 32 clash with Netherlands (Picture: Getty Images)\n\nFrench outlet RMC Sport report that Lille are looking for between £69 million and £89m, depending on the nature of the deal.\n\nThe Ligue 1 side want Bouaddi to return on loan for next season and would accept a lower fee if that deal could be done.\n\nIf interested parties do not want to send the midfielder back on loan then they will have to pay more up front.\n\nThe loan proposal may not be attractive to suitors as, even at the lower price, nearly £70m would be a huge investment in a player who would be unavailable for a year.\n\nMorocco celebrate their penalty shootout win over Netherlands (Picture: Getty Images)\n\nThe Athletic report that Manchester City rate Bouaddi’s versatility and see him as an option in midfield and at right-back.\n\nCity are looking to recruit on the right of defence, although Bouaddi would be very unlikely to be brought in and go straight into the team at right-back.\n\nChelsea’s Malo Gusto has emerged as a target in that position, but a £75m asking price has made a deal unlikely.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Lille make demand to Arsenal and Liverpool over Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer"
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