Manchester United remain in a desperate search of midfield reinforcements as they continue rebuilding the squad ahead of the new campaign.
The Red Devils have already missed out on Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
LOSC Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi has now emerged as another exciting name on their shortlist.
According to Sky Sports, Man United have made further checks on Bouaddi this week.
At just 18, Bouaddi is already regarded as one of the most exciting midfield prospects in world football.
His remarkable potential has also attracted strong interest from Premier League rivals Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Bouaddi unlikely to join Man United
Despite agreeing a deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta, United are still expected to recruit at least two more midfielders this summer.
Lille value the teenage sensation at between €80m and €100m. They would agree to sell him this summer, provided he immediately returns on loan for another season.
We believe that particular condition could prove to be a major stumbling block for United.
It is difficult to imagine INEOS committing such a huge fee for a player who would not strengthen the squad until the following campaign.
Bouaddi has further enhanced his reputation with a string of outstanding performances for Morocco at the FIFA World Cup.
He has made 96 senior appearances for the French outfit after rising through their ranks.
City and Arsenal currently appear better positioned to complete the deal because they have the financial flexibility to invest heavily before allowing him to continue his development on loan.
Bouaddi is a remarkably intelligent defensive midfielder with all the attributes needed to become one of the finest players of his generation.
Watching him develop at Old Trafford would undoubtedly excite United supporters, but convincing Lille to abandon their loan demand appears extremely unlikely.
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