Arsenal aim to strengthen their midfield unit with the signing of Ayyoub Bouadi from Lille.
According to a report in the Mirror, they have already begun contact with the player’s agent regarding a move in January and are willing to pay €45 million. However, French authorities are not keen on allowing him to step down.
Several clubs are keen on Ayyoub Bouadi
Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are also monitoring his situation. Manager Andrea Berta is currently leading contract negotiations for the player, but it remains to be seen how the situation will develop.
Lille could demand around 50 million euros for Bouadi, and the Premier League club certainly has the financial wherewithal to make a deal happen. At 18 years old, he is a promising young player who could justify the expense in the long run. The chance to play in the Premier League could be attractive to him. However, he should consider joining a club where he can play regularly.
Arsenal could use Bouadi
Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world and have an attractive project. They regularly compete for big trophies. They can show more technical ability in the middle of the park and the 18-year-old could be the ideal player for them. However, they have a quality midfield unit at their disposal and the France Under-21 international may not be guaranteed a starting spot for them. It will be interesting to see whether he is willing to accept his role as a national team player.
Ideally, at this stage of his career he should try to play every week. Sitting on the bench at a big club could have a negative impact on his development. He is a great talent and if he fulfills his potential, he will have many opportunities to play for big clubs in the future.
