Arsenal & Liverpool in Bouaddi talks - Monday's gossip — Sport

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Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manchester City are targeting a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, and Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke will decide his future after the World Cup amid interest from Tottenham.

Arsenal have initiated discussions regarding the signing of 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who featured for Morocco in their 1-1 draw with Brazil in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. (Times - subscription required) , external

Liverpool are also engaged in negotiations for Bouaddi, while Chelsea and Paris St-Germain have been tracking the player, who could command a fee of at least £60m. (Talksport) , external

Bayern Munich's pursuit of PSV Eindhoven's Morocco striker Ismael Saibari, 25, may become more complicated following his high-profile goal against Brazil at the World Cup, which is expected to increase his value. (Bild - in German) , external

Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, 26, has stated he will settle his club future after the World Cup, with the Seagulls having turned down two bids from Tottenham for the Netherlands international. (Sky Sports) , external

Manchester City have identified Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, 23, as a replacement for the departing John Stones, 32, though the Toffees are demanding £70m for the England defender. (Football Insider) , external

Roma are preparing a £35m offer for England striker Mason Greenwood, 24, and will include a sell-on clause in an effort to persuade Marseille to agree to a deal. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) , external

Brazil midfielder Ederson was scheduled to undergo a medical on Sunday as the 26-year-old neared the completion of his transfer to Manchester United from Atalanta. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) , external

Manchester United dismissed manager Ruben Amorim in January and could achieve a significant saving on the £15.9m compensation package following his exit if the Portuguese takes over at AC Milan. (Mirror) , external