Andor Faber stated that French club Lille OSC is interested in Cambuur defender Ismael Baouf. However, Ismael Baouf told his trainer, Henk de Jong, that reports of a personal agreement with Lille OSC are untrue. It had been reported in France that a winter transfer is imminent, but according to trainer Henk de Jong, Baouf denied this.

LOSC Lille is interested in Ismaël Baouf, is closely monitoring his performances, and could act when the next transfer window opens.

Transfer journalist Ekrem Konur reports that LOSC Lille is closely following SC Cambuur defender Ismaël Baouf. Baouf is 19 years old and has both Moroccan and Belgian nationality. According to Konur, Bologna and Club Brugge are also monitoring Baouf, who left Anderlecht in the summer. Baouf's profile has risen after he was a standout performer for the Moroccan U20 team that won the World Cup. For the team, he has 17 caps and 1 goal. Ajax, PSV, Feyenoord, and AZ have also been previously mentioned as interested clubs. Baouf's contract with Cambuur runs until June 2028. In the current Keuken Kampioen Divisie season, he has scored one goal in five appearances. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €700k.