Manchester United and Newcastle United watched Maghnes Akliouche in action for Monaco in a recent game, while Liverpool are also considering a move. As per Sports Boom, Monaco could be set to receive sizeable bids for their young winger, as a move to the Premier League looks likely ahead of the summer.
Maghnes Akliouche has grown to become one of the key aspects of this Monaco side, and his performance against Lyon was proof of that. The French side are already anticipating big offers for their young winger, as a move to the Premier League might be on the cards.
Manchester United and Newcastle United had watched the winger in action before, as scouts from those clubs may have been on another mission. It appears observers were present to watch the 24-year-old French international in action against Lyon at the weekend, as Akliouche scored the equaliser and then won the penalty that secured the win for Monaco.
Monaco were expected to demand in the €50 million range, but as per the report, they might accept an offer close to the €65 million mark for Akliouche. The winger might prioritise Champions League football at his next club, which could be a blow for Newcastle United, although Manchester United might stand a good chance.
The Magpies are expected to lose a few key stars, including Anthony Gordon, which could have seen them target Akliouche as a potential replacement or addition of sorts. Manchester United are eager to add a new wide attacker to their current squad, as they plan on playing Champions League football and competing in the Premier League next season.
Liverpool had also considered Akliouche as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah ahead of the summer, with the latter set to leave the club. There are other options mentioned, such as Yan Diomande and Bazoumana Toure from the Bundesliga, although the impressive Akliouche could also be considered.
Liverpool are widely expected to try to sign two wingers to replace Salah, as well as improve the depth of the right-wing position. Akliouche’s versatility to play on both sides of the pitch makes him an interesting target, as it remains to be seen whether the Merseysiders will enter the race for the 24-year-old French international in a big way.
