Napoli is monitoring Lille's 18-year-old Moroccan and French central midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as the club evaluates its midfield options for the summer, particularly in case of significant departures. The interest in Bouaddi is reportedly connected to the uncertain future of Stanislav Lobotka. Bouaddi gained attention after a notable performance against Brazil, but a potential transfer is considered difficult as his recent international appearances have caused his valuation to increase significantly, making him unaffordable for most Italian clubs. The Morocco international, who has 4 caps, is under contract until June 2029 and made 30 appearances in Ligue 1 during the 2025/2026 season, providing 1 assist. Several other clubs have been associated with an interest in him, including Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint Germain, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €50.00m. Recent reports from June 2026 stated that Lille rejected a €60 million offer from Arsenal, with the French club demanding a minimum of €70 million.