X’s prominent ITK account has revealed that Ayub Bouadi’s agent met with Liverpool yesterday afternoon, according to club sources.
A prominent transfer source broke the news, saying that the Lille midfielder’s camp had met face-to-face with Anfield leaders as the race to sign the highly-rated wonder boy intensifies.
ITK reported to X: “Exclusive: According to club sources, Ayyoub Bouadi’s agent met with LFC yesterday afternoon.”
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Ayyoub Bouadi’s agent meets with Liverpool
The reported meeting marks a major step forward in Liverpool’s pursuit of the midfield genius.
With Europe’s elite clubs circling, the Reds hierarchy appear to want to be at the front of the queue.
Bouadi has been under the scrutiny of Premier League scouts for months, but the direct nature of the talks reported yesterday suggests Liverpool are seeking the necessary financial framework to lure him away from France.
Reports suggest Lille could demand fees of more than £60m to £70m for the valuable assets.
Arsenal and Real Madrid are also closely linked with the player, but Liverpool’s active move to hold direct negotiations shows a clear intention to acquire a talented midfield player.
Fierce competition for Bouadi: Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid interested clubs
Liverpool are not alone in praising the teenage sensation and securing his contract would mean outsmarting some of the richest clubs in world football.
Premier League champions Arsenal have reportedly been following Bouadi for several months, with Mikel Arteta in regular contact with the camp, as he looks to the future of their midfield engine room.
Chelsea are also firmly on board and would like to add another elite young profile to their project.
Meanwhile, Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly following him closely, with chief scout Juni Calafat monitoring his progress.
In addition to fierce competition, the player’s camp has made it clear that he will only accept approaches from clubs that can guarantee him a key role in the first team next season.
Why Ayyub Bouadi is a young player to watch this summer
At just 18 years old, Bouadi has developed into one of the most exciting young talents in world football.
The defensive midfielder has a rare blend of size, tactical intelligence and technical grace, despite his youth.
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He made a name for himself by breaking Lille’s record as the youngest player to feature in a European club competition, and his reputation soared even further this summer.
Bouadi, who represented Morocco at the big stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivered a masterclass performance against Brazil and was praised worldwide for his resistance to the press and excellent positional awareness.
He has already made more than 60 appearances in Ligue 1 and boasts a level of top-level experience rarely seen in a teenage player.
His ability to anchor the midfield, protect the backline and advance the ball cleanly makes him the quintessential modern anchor, and it’s no wonder Liverpool are working hard to sign him.
