Maghnes Akliouche, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder/winger for AS Monaco (under contract until 2028) and the French national team, is being touted as a key target for Paris Saint-Germain in the 2026 summer transfer window, with the door potentially open for a move. Foot Mercato now reports that ASM is already working on a replacement for the player, who is reportedly close to joining PSG.
“Paris is waiting to wrap up Kang-in Lee’s move to Atlético Madrid before finalizing the signing of the French international. In any case, the green light has been given for this transfer. As for Monaco, the plan is to bring in Mathys Detourbet.
Manchester City has just paid €25 million to sign the 19-year-old forward—a Troyes academy product—but plans to loan him to ASM this season to gain experience. However, according to our information, Filipe Luis does not currently intend for him to step in as the starter replacing Akliouche; the Principality club plans to recruit another player.”
This is entirely plausible, as clubs generally prefer to have a succession plan in place before parting ways with a player. Monaco cannot sell a talent like Akliouche without a very solid alternative lined up. That said, we should remain cautious; the media sometimes jumps the gun, and nothing regarding the Monaco player’s move to PSG has been confirmed. The transfer market is full of surprises, and nothing is certain until a deal is concrete.
