Liverpool discover what World Cup star could cost after Man City and Tottenham transfers
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool are one of several clubs thought to be keeping tabs on Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub BouaddiLille president Olivier Letang has slapped a £100m price tag on in-demand midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, likening the Morocco international to Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali.Liverpool are one of several clubs who have been linked with the teenage sensation and Letang conceded the interest in Bouaddi is fierce this summer.The 18-year-old has shone in midfield for Morocco, who will play for a place in the semi-final of the World Cup when they meet favourites France in Boston on Thursday evening (9pm kick-off, UK time).Letang insists no valuation has been placed on a young player who has caught the attention during the tournament in North America.However, the Lille chief suggested the £116m deal that took Anderson from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur's club-record transfer of Newcastle United star Tonali, which could be worth £100m, are useful barometers to judge Bouaddi's potential asking price.“How to answer that question? Have I spoken, brought up the subject or given a figure?
You have to look at his level," Letang told Eurosport when asked about Bouaddi's future.“How much have players like Anderson or Tonali been sold for, who are much older (23 and 26 respectively), but without room for improvement, so you have an idea of the value of Ayyoub, who has a unique profile at only 18 years old.“Many clubs are interested in him, but very few can afford him right now. He’s already one of the best midfielders in the world and still has significant room for improvement.“He’s only 18 and has his whole future ahead of him.”Liverpool have so far spent £94.5m on adding centre-back Jeremy Jacquet and winger Victor Munoz to their squad this summer transfer window.New head coach Andoni Iraola's first game in charge takes place on Saturday, July 25 when the Reds face Premier League rivals Sunderland in Nashville in the first friendly of their US tour.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLiverpool FC transfer news