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 League 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.
The rise and rise of Maghnes Akliouche
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.
Premier League move on the horizon?
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.
While Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have been excellent for Manchester United, they can do with more offensive options for the long run. Meanwhile, Maghnes Akliouche has been on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, as the Lilywhites are eager to bolster their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker in the coming weeks.
Additionally, Richarlison faces an uncertain future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. So, Akliouche has emerged as a viable target for Tottenham. As for Newcastle United, Anthony Elanga has struggled to make his mark since arriving from Nottingham Forest this past summer. So, Newcastle United may dip into the market for a versatile attacker in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, AS Monaco may attempt to fund January moves by selling Akliouche, slapping a price tag of €60-65 million. While the asking price appears excessive, the 23-year-old Frenchman has the potential to live up to the billing in the coming decade. However, it is unclear if Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United are ready to pay €60-65 million to land the French international.
