Arsenal lead race for French wonderkid as Premier League giants circle

Arsenal are intensifying their pursuit of highly rated Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the club carrying out detailed scouting and background work ahead of a potential summer move.

The Gunners are among several Premier League heavyweights tracking the 18-year-old prodigy, according to TEAMtalk.

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However, they are far from alone...