PSG does not seem to be moving as the January transfer window approaches in a few days. This does not mean, however, that the Parisians are not interested in any player.
While the capital club to have money to spend in the winter, they could lay the groundwork to potentially trigger a move later in the summer. PSG have focused on young French talents in recent windows since the arrival of Luis Campos and Luis Enrique.
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As a result, LOSC Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi is on the Parisians’ radar, but the teenager is unlikely to move to the French capital during the winter window.
Transfer battle for LOSC Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi emerges
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ESPN’s Julien Laurens contributed to an article entitled “Transfer window overview: what do the big European clubs need? Laurens declares that Bouaddi is a main target for Enrique, who is a major Midfield fan.
“There is a name at the top of the PSG shortlist And it’s Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille,” Laurens added. “The 18-year-old defensive midfielder is an incredible talent who made his debut at the age of 16. He’s a PSG fan, Luis Enrique loves him. And he would be the ideal replacement for Fabian Ruiz, who is at the end of his contract in 2027.”
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Despite their interest, PSG has competition for Bouaddi. Real Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester United are said to be keeping tabs on Bouaddi, according to a report. Footmercato report this month.
The 18-year-old recently extended his contract, but Lille could let him leave for a deal of around €60 million. Lille president Olivier Letang has reportedly already spoken to representatives of several clubs, with interest in Bouaddi expected to intensify over the next two transfer windows.
