Ayyoub Bouaddi has emerged as a hot prospect for both Arsenal and Chelsea, with both clubs keen to secure the 18-year-old midfielder's signature from LOSC Lille this summer. According to TEAMtalk, the Premier League giants are considering a strategy that involves signing Bouaddi and subsequently loaning him back to Lille for the upcoming campaign.

Currently, LOSC Lille is reluctant to part ways with their promising talent, whose potential has been highlighted during the ongoing World Cup and his impressive performances in Ligue 1 last season. As a Moroccan International, Bouaddi is seen as an outstanding talent with the ability to evolve into a top-class player with the right guidance.

Both clubs have identified the need for more quality in their midfield:

• Arsenal is looking for an upgrade on Christian Norgaard, viewing Bouaddi as an ideal long-term solution who can enhance their control and technical ability.
• Chelsea seeks to alleviate their over-reliance on Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, aiming to bolster their squad depth.

The allure of joining a prestigious club like Arsenal or Chelsea and playing in the Premier League could be appealing to Bouaddi. For Lille, selling the player now while retaining him on loan could represent a lucrative opportunity. The football world eagerly awaits the next developments in this transfer saga.