Liverpool are reportedly preparing for a midfield overhaul, and the focus has turned to Lille’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi as a potential replacement for Alexis Mac Allister.
The Argentine, despite being a solid contributor, increasingly appears to be surplus to requirements.
While the Reds are actively negotiating new deals for Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, there has been little indication that Mac Allister’s contract will be extended.
Persistent links to Real Madrid suggest the Argentine could leave Anfield, opening the door for a young successor.
Liverpool Eyes Ayyoub Bouaddi to Step Into Mac Allister’s Role
Bouaddi has caught the attention of Liverpool scouts with his all-around midfield game. He excels in ball progression, winning duels, and distributing touches across defensive, central, and attacking zones.
The teenager ranks in the 94th percentile for take-ons and 70th percentile for tackles among midfielders, underlining his potential to become an all-action force in Liverpool’s engine room.
If the club opts to sell Mac Allister, Bouaddi is well-positioned to inherit his role—a move that would secure Liverpool’s midfield prospects for the years ahead.
