Moroccan defender Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, who plays for Rennes, has caught the attention of Newcastle United, who are monitoring the 20-year-old player in preparation for evaluating their defensive options ahead of 2027.
TEAMtalk reports that Newcastle are closely following the development of the Moroccan defender, who has attracted interest from several clubs in recent months, including Fulham, who made a €30 million offer to sign him earlier in the summer, but Rennes rejected it.
Newcastle are not the only club interested in Ayat Boudlal, as Everton, Brentford, and Hull City are monitoring the player's situation, amid his continued development with Rennes and the increasing number of clubs interested in his services.
The source clarified that interest in the Moroccan defender has surpassed England, as clubs from Germany, Spain, and Italy are also following his progress, while Newcastle continue to search for young players who can develop into important first-team members.
