Maghnes Akliouche, the 24-year-old AS Monaco (contract running until 2028) and France national team attacking midfielder/winger, has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain during the 2026 summer transfer window. However, reaching an agreement with ASM appears difficult. Sky Sports, Le Parisien, and Foot Mercato are now reporting interest from Liverpool in the French international.
Le Parisien: “Liverpool steps up pursuit of Maghnes Akliouche”
Liverpool is accelerating its pursuit of Maghnes Akliouche. According to our information—corroborating reports from Sky Sports—the Merseyside club has recently made inquiries about the young AS Monaco attacking midfielder, who looks more likely than ever to leave this summer. As we revealed on Sunday, PSG has ramped up its efforts by submitting several offers, all of which the Principality club has rejected so far. The two-time European champions have already reached an agreement with the player; the only remaining hurdle is finding common ground with the Monaco club, which is reportedly seeking a fee in the region of €50 million.
Foot Mercato: “The Monaco player only wants to join Paris Saint-Germain”
Liverpool has entered the race for the player and is ready to challenge the Parisians. The Reds are even prepared to submit a higher bid than the French champions to convince Monaco to part with the player. However, according to our information, this does not alter Maghnes Akliouche’s stance. Despite strong interest from the English club and their ability to offer a higher salary, the Monaco player wishes to join only Paris Saint-Germain. According to our information, the player’s desire to make this move is entirely independent of the Bradley Barcola situation.
After seeing Yan Diomande (the 19-year-old RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast winger) head to Real Madrid, PSG now faces potential interference from Liverpool regarding the Akliouche deal. For now, this remains in the realm of rumor; nothing concrete has materialized, so nothing is certain. That said, Paris may well be in a strong, confident position. If the player is truly set on the move, it will be difficult for any other club to beat the Parisians to his signature.
However, this is not an official stance. There has been nothing but speculation surrounding Akliouche. A transfer to PSG looks like a distinct possibility—a great next step for the Monaco player and a move that aligns well with coach Luis Enrique’s philosophy. His versatility would be a major asset, and he possesses raw talent that needs polishing and greater consistency—areas where the Spanish manager excels. He would also gain a player fully comfortable playing on the right wing, a profile currently somewhat lacking in the squad.
Yet, nothing is finalized, and other options remain open—including Liverpool, though the English club is frequently linked to almost every winger on the market. They obviously cannot sign everyone. We must wait for the picture to become clearer. Things could move quickly; the transfer window—at least for PSG—seems poised to heat up.
