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Liverpool have made a formal approach to Monaco over a deal to sign French international forward Maghnes Akliouche this summer, according to Sky Sports.
Akliouche came through Monaco’s academy and has been one of the club’s standout performers since debuting on 16 October 2021 in a 2-0 loss to Lyon, accumulating 139 appearances for Les Rouge et Blanc since then. Last season he remained a regular starter under both Adi Hütter and newly appointed Sébastien Pocognoli, finishing the campaign with seven goals and 11 assists across all competitions. That form earned him a place in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man squad for the recently concluded FIFA World Cup.
Liverpool Face PSG in Transfer Battle
The Reds are not alone in pursuing the 24-year-old. Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning Champions League winners, have already had several bids rejected by Monaco, with their latest offer of £34m turned away according to Sky Sports. Liverpool will need to exceed that figure and likely meet Akliouche’s £42m Transfermarkt valuation to move ahead of PSG in the race.
Akliouche ranked among the finest ball-carriers in France last season and established himself as one of Ligue 1’s leading chance creators. A natural No. 10, he is equally capable as a left-footed right winger.
His shot volume sits at fewer than two per 90 minutes, which indicates he does not regularly cut inside onto his stronger foot to manufacture attempts. The quality of the chances he does take is high, however, with an xG per shot of 0.15 pointing to a player who consistently reaches promising positions even when opportunities are infrequent across 90 minutes.
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Akliouche also posted high numbers for turnovers won. His willingness to press and win the ball back in advanced areas makes him a natural fit for Andoni Iraola’s high-tempo, press-heavy system at Anfield. With the window open and PSG circling, Liverpool’s move sets up a direct battle for one of Ligue 1’s most consistent attacking contributors. Follow TipsGG for the latest updates as this transfer develops.