Everton are among several English clubs watching Rennes central defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, and Newcastle United are also monitoring the 20-year-old as a potential defensive option for 2027. A €30 million bid from Fulham for the Morocco international was rejected during the summer. Brentford and Hull are also monitoring the player, who is additionally being tracked by clubs in Germany, Spain, and Italy. Ait Boudlal, who has one cap for Morocco, joined the French club in July 2024 and is under contract until 2028. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €20.00m.