Ayyoub Bouaddi

In July 2026, reports indicated Manchester City were nearing Lille's valuation of approximately €100 million for an immediate transfer, with one report mentioning a €90 million offer. A distinction was frequently made between a €100 million fee for an immediate deal and a reduced price of around €80 million for a deal involving a loan back to Lille. Throughout June and July 2026, Lille's president publicly dismissed €50 million as insufficient and referenced the transfers of Elliot Anderson (~€135M) and Sandro Tonali (~€115M) as comparables. In June 2026, multiple outlets reported Lille's asking price was between €80 million and €100 million, with a minimum price of €70 million also cited. Earlier valuations from December 2025 placed Lille's asking price at €60 million, while Transfermarkt's valuation reportedly grew from €30 million in late 2025 to €50 million by March 2026.

Our valuation for Ayyoub Bouaddi is driven by consistent, high-level reporting of a €80-100 million asking price set by LOSC Lille in summer 2026. The club's president has repeatedly dismissed lower figures and referenced recent transfers exceeding €115 million as benchmarks. Strong interest, particularly from Manchester City who are reportedly close to meeting these demands for an immediate transfer, solidifies this top-tier valuation for the 18-year-old.