Real Madrid is looking to strengthen its ranks with young players, placing Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi on the list of players who are being closely monitored by the club’s management during the current period.

According to the Spanish outlet Marca, Real Madrid officials are looking at the Lille player as an alternative option to strengthen the midfield in case the Enzo Fernandez deal falls through.

The club sees the 18-year-old as one of the most prominent rising talents in Europe, especially given the search for multiple alternatives in anticipation of the difficulty in signing some of the names being considered in the transfer market

Bouaddi is regarded as one of Europe’s most promising young midfielders. The Lille player has impressed with his technical quality and versatility, becoming an important part of the French club’s first team.