Wow: Liverpool bosses have "made the trip" to World Cup to watch "extraordinary" player

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Liverpool executives have “made the trip” to the 2026 World Cup to watch Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi in action, according to journalist Santi Aouna. Now, Aouna has taken to X to provide an update on the Reds’ pursuit of Bouaddi, saying executives have travelled to watch him closely: “Liverpool executives made the trip to New York’s MetLife Stadium specifically to watch Ayyoub Bouaddi pla.

Several clubs are closely following the Moroccan’s progress: PSG, Arsenal, Tottenham, and many more.” Ayyoub Bouaddi can help transform Liverpool’s midfield Bouaddi has shown in one game against Brazil why he is such a sought-after player, performing with incredible maturity against the World Cup’s most successful team. Every time Morocco needed composure, he was there.

For a young player to show that level of maturity against Brazil is extraordinary.” There is an understandable battle for Bouaddi’s signature, but if Liverpool win the race for him this summer, it could prove to be an unbelievable coup. He is also a main contributor for This Is Anfield, one of the world's biggest Reds-related sites, where he writes features and news, and covers matchday content.