Ayyoub Bouaddi responds to Arsenal transfer links after World Cup debut

The teenager who lit up the World Cup on his debut has now addressed speculation over a summer move to Arsenal. Ayyoub Bouaddi — the talk of the tournament after his performances for Morocco — is a target for the Gunners, who are also tracking Morgan Rogers and Eli Junior Kroupi, according to reports. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has a clear top transfer priority as the club plans for a vital window, with big decisions looming on outgoings to fund potential arrivals. Bouaddi's response comes as the asking price for a summer deal is revealed, with the midfielder's stock rising after his impressive World Cup showing.