There is interest from the Netherlands and abroad for Ismael Baouf. Baouf stated to Voetbal International that he sees the possibility of staying another year with Cambuur in the Eredivisie, but also has no problem with moving to a higher level. Baouf said he asked his agent to only call him if a specific offer is made. Lars Lambooij stated that Baouf said he would like to stay because he is happy at Cambuur, but would also be open to moving to a higher level. Lambooij added that sometimes offers are made that neither the club nor the player can reject, but that is not the situation at the moment.

According to Africafoot, Ismaël Baouf recently declined a concrete offer from Red Star FC. The refusal of the offer from the Ligue 2 club is based on Baouf's sporting logic, as he considers that moving to a second-tier championship does not align with his current ambitions. According to sources close to the player, the proposal was studied in recent days, but Baouf informed his representatives and sporting entourage that he did not want to proceed with this option.

Voetbalnieuws.be reports on the increasing interest in Ismaël Baouf from top clubs. The player is performing well at Cambuur and has also had an impact with the second team of Morocco. The report states there is a strong possibility that Ismaël Baouf will get a transfer in the upcoming summer.

There is significant interest in Ismaël Baouf from four main Eredivisie clubs: Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord Rotterdam, and AZ Alkmaar. SC Cambuur is aware of its player's potential and holds a favorable position. Baouf is under contract until June 2028, with an option for an additional year, and his market value is currently estimated at 700,000 euros.