7M - Arsenal and Chelsea prepare innovative deal to land highly-rated Ligue 1 star

Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with a move away from LOSC Lille this summer.

Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing the 18-year-old midfielder, and a report from TEAMtalk claims they would be prepared to sign him and loan him back for the upcoming campaign.

The French outfit is unwilling to lose the player at this time, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. There is no doubt that the Moroccan international is an outstanding talent with a bright future. He has impressed at the ongoing World Cup and was highly impressive in Ligue 1 last season.

He has the potential to develop into a top-class player with the right guidance, and it is no surprise that Arsenal and Chelsea are keen on him. Both clubs need more quality in the middle of the park. The 18-year-old would add control, drive, technical ability, and defensive steel to the midfield.

Arsenal need an upgrade on Christian Nørgaard, and signing the 18-year-old Moroccan would be ideal. He could be their long-term option and will only improve with coaching and experience.

Similarly, Chelsea need more depth in midfield. They have been overly dependent on Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo. It remains to be seen whether they can convince the French club to sell the 18-year-old this summer.

Bouaddi could be attracted to the idea of joining a big club. The opportunity to play in the Premier League can be an exciting prospect for most players. Selling the player for a substantial fee this summer only to have him back on loan for another campaign might be an attractive proposal for Lille. It remains to be seen where he ends up.