AS Monaco may cash in on 23-year-old French international Maghnes Akliouche in the winter transfer window to fund January signings amid his links with Premier League clubs.
According to an update by Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Maghnes Akliouche. The Premier Leauge bigwigs may have an opportunity to sign the French international from AS Monaco, as the Ligue 1 outfit may sell him for €60-65 million to fund moves in the winter transfer window.
Maghnes Akliouche has established himself as one of the best young prospects in Ligue 1 since breaking into the first-team squad at AS Monaco. A native of Tremblay-en-France native, the 23-year-old spent his formative years in France and graduated from the youth division at AS Monaco. The youngster has not looked back since enjoying his breakthrough in the 2023/24 campaign.
Akliouche has made over 100 appearances thus far for AS Monaco while chipping in with 19 goals and 21 assists. Meanwhile, the French playmaker’s progress has not gone unnoticed, helping him break into his national side while capturing the attention of European bigwigs. Premier League outfits, in particular, are keen on signing him, with Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
Liverpool may dip into the market for a wide attacker in the winter transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Mohamed Salah’s long-term future. The veteran Egyptian attacker’s bombshell interview has left his Liverpool career in an unknown territory. As for Manchester United, Ruben Amorim wants more firepower in the final third.
Meanwhile, Maghnes Akliouche has been on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar for a long time. The North London club wanted to sign the AS Monaco prospect in the summer transfer window, but the deal did not materialise. The continued interest makes sense, as the Lilywhites are eager to bolster their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker.
