Chelsea make Lille sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi priority January target

Chelsea make Lille sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi priority January target

Chelsea have reportedly identified Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi as a priority target for the upcoming January transfer window.

The 18-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best midfield prospects in European football and has attracted interest from several top clubs.

Chelsea’s ongoing policy of signing top young talent means they are one of those clubs and have made a move for Bouaddi a priority in January, according to Caughtoffside.

Enzo Maresca’s side won’t have a free run at the midfielder, however, with Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man United all keen.

It’s understood that Chelsea are looking to add a high energy midfielder to help relieve some of the burden on Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.