Liverpool news as Reds warned about Ayyoub Bouaddi's eye-watering price tag
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Liverpool has been linked with a number of players in the transfer window, with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande and Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi among the names on the Merseyside club's radarLille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has impressed for Morocco during the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Andoni Iraola may need to shatter the £100million ($133 million) ceiling for the first time in his managerial career if he is to secure a reported Liverpool target.The Spaniard has already brought Victor Munoz to the club from Osasuna this summer, yet has so far failed to add further reinforcements. The relative inactivity since landing the Spain international is certainly not due to a shortage of targets, with the Reds having been linked with players across all areas of the pitch, from defense to attack.Among those connected with the Premier League outfit, Yan Diomande has received guidance should he choose to leave RB Leipzig this summer, while the Lille president has also hinted at the asking price for Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Liverpool.com rounds up the latest transfer news emerging from Anfield...Bouaddi valuationLille midfielder Bouaddi has emerged as one of the standout performers of the World Cup, courtesy of his eye-catching displays for Morocco.The 18-year-old has shone for the AFCON champions, prompting Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United to reportedly register their interest. You have to look at his level."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."Letang continued: "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."Diomande adviceDiomande's future remains uncertain, but the most recent guidance he's been given may prove encouraging for Liverpool supporters.Former Reds star Joe Cole has urged the Ivorian to reject advances from Paris Saint-Germain, despite reports suggesting the winger has identified the French champions as his preferred next move should he depart RB Leipzig this summer."There's a lot of top-level wingers in world football right now, but Diomande is as good as I've seen; he's so explosive," Cole said, via Paddy Power.