The chase is on, and the clock is running.
Maghnes Akliouche—once a promising youth in Monaco’s academy, now a fully-fledged architect of their attack—stands at the heart of a looming Premier League tug-of-war.
At 23, he has already etched his mark: seven goals, twelve assists, and a Champions League return for the principality after a third-place Ligue 1 finish. The Olympic silver medal from last summer only burnishes his profile.
Now, according to Caught Offside, Liverpool want him. Badly. Yet he is not short of admirers. Manchester United have kept tabs for months.
Monaco’s stance is unflinching. His contract runs until 2028, and they will not entertain offers below £50 million as per Caught Offside’s claim.
Their preference is clear: sell him abroad, not to Paris Saint-Germain, whose gaze has lingered all season. That leaves the Premier League as the most probable stage for his next act.
Liverpool’s pursuit is complicated. They are already deep in talks to bring in Florian Wirtz for the No.10 role, and Mohamed Salah remains an immovable pillar on the right.
For Akliouche, minutes at Anfield could prove elusive, his brilliance dimmed on the bench. At Old Trafford, the proposition feels different—more urgent, more purposeful, and Akliouche’s blend of creativity and discipline could make him the heartbeat of their resurgence.
For now, the race simmers. Liverpool’s charm versus United’s promise.
The Frenchman’s next move will not just be about silverware or salary—it will be about where his artistry is given space to breathe.