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Liverpool explore move for Maghnes Akliouche
Liverpool have initiated contact with AS Monaco regarding the availability of winger Maghnes Akliouche. The 24-year-old France international has emerged as a primary target for the Reds as they seek to reinforce their attacking options following the departure of Mohamed Salah.
Competition for the winger
The pursuit of Akliouche is complicated by significant interest from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The Ligue 1 champions have reportedly seen multiple bids rejected by Monaco, with their most recent offer valued at approximately £34m (€40m). Monaco has deemed these valuations insufficient, signaling a high asking price for the versatile attacker.
Squad requirements under Andoni Iraola
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed the club's intent to sign a winger during a Tuesday press conference. While the club has already completed the £34.5m signing of Victor Munoz from Osasuna, Iraola emphasized that further recruitment is necessary to balance the squad.
The club had previously explored a move for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, but negotiations stalled due to the German club's £112m valuation, which exceeded Liverpool's internal budget of £86m. Iraola noted that the club remains flexible in the market, balancing financial constraints with the need to address specific positions, including those affected by ongoing injury concerns.
What to watch next
With the transfer market still open, Liverpool must decide whether to meet Monaco's valuation for Akliouche or pivot to alternative targets. The club's recruitment team continues to monitor the market as they prepare for the upcoming campaign, with Iraola stressing that the final composition of the squad remains a fluid situation.
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