Sunderland are reported to be interested in signing Ligue 1 midfielders Ayyoub Bouaddi and Lamine Camara. There is significant competition for Lille's 18-year-old French-Moroccan midfielder, Ayyoub Bouaddi. The Italian publication TuttoJuve reports that Arsenal are preparing a move to secure his signature ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United. According to the same source, Arsenal has initiated contact with the player's representatives to finalise an agreement for next summer and may submit a €45m bid. Bouaddi has 8 caps for France U21 and a contract with Lille until 2029. His current Transfermarkt market value is €40.00m. He has made 14 appearances and provided 1 assist in Ligue 1 this season. Recent reports from December 2025 have set Lille's asking price for the midfielder at €50-60 million.