Maghnes Akliouche, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder/winger for AS Monaco (under contract until 2028) and the French national team, has been touted as a key target for Paris Saint-Germain since the start of the 2026 transfer window. This Sunday, Djamel confirmed that the transfer is nearing completion.
“PSG and Monaco are very close to an agreement on the transfer of Maghnes Akliouche.
All parties are confident that a deal will be reached. As indicated in the quoted tweet, the Monaco forward is expected to be the club’s first attacking signing.”
Several media outlets and journalists are reporting the same thing regarding this imminent transfer, suggesting it is indeed taking shape. It is likely the deal will be finalized shortly after the World Cup, a tournament in which Akliouche was part of the Les Bleus squad.
The plan will likely be to move quickly, allowing the player to go on vacation with his future already secured. AS Monaco needs to boost its finances, so a swift resolution would be reassuring. For PSG, it is always better to know the makeup of the squad without waiting until the end of the transfer window. By signing the French international, PSG would be adding a talented and versatile player to their ranks.
Akliouche needs to take the next step in terms of consistency, but Paris is an ideal place to develop, thanks to coach Luis Enrique and the fierce competition for places. However, nothing is finalized yet; a surprise remains possible. We will have to wait a little longer for absolute certainty.
