Sky Sports is dropping bombs this week, reporting that Liverpool has officially launched a move for Monaco’s red-hot playmaker, Maghnes Akliouche. But get this: Paris Saint-Germain is right there in the mix too, making it a two-club race to land the France international this off-season. This kid is making waves, and everyone wants a piece.
Monaco’s Monster Is On The Market
Akliouche has been absolutely tearing it up in Ligue 1. Last season, the 24-year-old racked up an insane **seven goals and 11 assists** across 43 matches for Monaco. That’s 18 goal contributions, people! He was delivering “impressive displays” in the final third, putting him squarely among the best wide players in the French league. No wonder the Reds are desperate to get him signed. His contract doesn’t expire until the summer of 2028 though, which means Monaco holds all the cards right now. Getting him on the cheap this off-season? Forget about it. Liverpool will have to pay up, big time.
Can Akliouche Be The Next Big Thing For Liverpool?
So, what does Akliouche bring to the table for Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola? A lot, actually. He is a phenomenal dribbler, capable of those game-changing driving runs down the flanks that just open up defenses. Plus, he’s got an eye for playing “decisive passes” right into the opponent’s penalty area, setting up easy scores. Don’t sleep on his shot either, he can blast the ball with power from long range. Primarily a right-sided wide player, he’s versatile enough to slot in as an attacking midfielder if Iraola needs it.
The big question mark: can he handle the sheer physicality and brutal intensity of the Premier League? That’s the real test if he lands on Merseyside. But if he can, Akliouche could seriously “enhance the quality” of Liverpool’s frontline. Some are even saying he could be an “ideal replacement” for Mohamed Salah. At 24, his peak years are still ahead, making him a super smart long-term target and absolutely “capable of challenging for regular first-team football” at Anfield.
Liverpool wants him, PSG wants him, and the stats scream that Akliouche is the real deal. This transfer window just got way more interesting, and we’re all watching to see who wins this high-stakes battle for the French sensation.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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