Liverpool See €70M-Rated Manchester City, PSG Target as Possible Mo Salah Sucessor
Maghnes Akliouche could be on the move this summer, with PSG, Manchester City, and Liverpool all showing strong interest in the AS Monaco midfielder. The 23-year-old has emerged as one of Ligue 1's standout performers, and a new challenge could be on the horizon.
Last month, L'Équipe reported that Manchester United had also entered the race, setting up a potential battle with their Premier League rivals for his signature.
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Monaco are reportedly seeking a fee in the €70 million to €80 million range, but that hasn't deterred any of the interested clubs, making a summer exit increasingly likely.
Liverpool Have Strong Interest in Manchester City, PSG TargetCaughtOffside reports that Maghnes Akliouche is valued between £50.2 million and £58.6 million, and Monaco are open to letting him leave if an offer in that range comes in.
The report also says Liverpool have a strong interest in the 22-year-old, and a move to Anfield could tempt Akliouche as he looks to take the next step in his career.
Monaco are said to prefer a move to the Premier League over the risk of losing him to PSG, who have been monitoring him closely. The reigning Ligue 1 champions' interest has raised concerns within the club about a potential switch to the capital.
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Akliouche, who has been involved in 15 goals this season, has spent his Monaco career playing primarily on the right wing, adding to speculation he could eventually be a long-term successor to Mohamed Salah.
This month, 90min France reported that Manchester City and PSG have intensified their pursuit, making a summer move seem more probable.
Monaco are willing to sell and have set their asking price at approximately €70 million. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is a big fan of Akliouche. The Frenchman brings versatility, dribbling, and left-footed skill. Furthermore, he's seen as a potential replacement for Bernardo Silva.
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