Liverpool has gone all out, entering talks to acquire a £100 million player after an impressive performance.
TEAMtalk, a well-known football media outlet, reports that Liverpool, the Premier League giant, is once again negotiating with Lille about the possibility of signing Moroccan international midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. The 18-year-old rising star is emerging as one of the standout players at the 2026 World Cup.
With Arsenal, Chelsea, and several other teams eager to sign Bouaddi, Lille is likely to raise the player's price even higher, possibly up to £100 million. This huge sum reflects Lille’s desire to keep their key player.
Usually, Liverpool hesitates to pay £100 million for a teenager, but this summer they have shown willingness to spend that amount on Bouaddi. Despite being only 18, he is a genuine talent and a midfielder capable of making a major impact at Liverpool.
There are many admirable qualities in him. Bouaddi turns duels into an art form, combining dribbling ability, precise passing, physical strength, and wide coverage that make him a vital figure in Morocco's midfield, which has reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.
Interestingly, he has not contributed goals or created chances for his national team this summer, yet he has earned widespread praise for his midfield work because his overall performance has been outstanding.