French winger Maghnes Akliouche has got his smooth form back. And with that, he has retained the interest from other clubs. At the start of the season, his form fell a bit. But now Akliouche has started scoring and assisting in games.
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Maghnes Akliouche making waves at Monaco
Maghnes Akliouche, 24-year-old is a French football player who plays for French club AS Monaco. He is an attacking midfielder but can operate on the right wing position. The youngster is a homegrown player of the club. After coming from Monaco’s U-21 team, he was introduced into the first team in 2022-23 season.
Maghnes is very skilled at creating chances both from the wings and zone-14. His creativity is the best trait of his playstyle. Besides this, the 24-year-old controls the momentum of the game. His ability of running and playing the ball between the channels has been noticed. Clubs like AS Monaco are known for producing talents and selling them. Akliouche is one such talented player who is technically very sound.
Key Statistic:
This season, Maghnes Akliouche has scored 7 goals and has 7 assists in 38 games for AS Monaco in all competitions so far, as per Sofascore.
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The current situation of Maghnes Akliouche move?
As per reports, both London clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea are in the race to sign Maghnes Akliouche. Initially Paris Saint-Germain were also looking for the French star. But they stopped after knowing the €60-70 million price tag. In the recent years we have seen that English Premier League clubs can afford such valuation.
Arsenal were keeping their tabs on the player for a long time. The Gunners had maintained connections with the player’s camp. This desperation indicates a clear thing about Arsenal’s transfer and tactical plans. The English club want players who are skilled in playing through thin channels and has intelligent vision. A player who has precise passing and can play through opponent’s defense using his movements is the primary target for Arsenal.
Chelsea have recently entered the race to buy the player. The Blues’ recruitment team focuses on scouting young talents who have huge potential. Their philosophy is to nurture youngsters into stars who can carry the responsibility of the team. Maghnes fits into all the categories. Chelsea are now monitoring their targets’ performances for both club and nation. Both the sporting project and money involved are important for the 24-year-old French midfielder. The club is confident that Akliouche may accept the opportunity to play at Stamford Bridge.
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What may really happen in the summer transfer window?
From here, Maghnes’ development seems to be in the upwards direction. His impact is spreading across the league and the transfer market. This coming window ia the right time to sell the midfielder.
If Akliouche joins Arsenal, it will be an improvement in their attacking part. The Gunners‘ fans at Emirates will really love such a technically gifted player. In the coming years, Maghnes with his creativity can fight for titles.
On the other hand, Chelsea have signed a lot of youth talents in the recent years. The 24-year-old would be a great addition to the team. But the team needs experienced players who will guide the young men. Chelsea fans will want him to show his potential immediately after he joins them. It feels like Maghnes Akliouche is a player who can carry the attack of the club he joins for years.
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Subhabrata Pal
Subhabrata Pal is a junior football writer who has contributed articles covering key developments in football. His work focuses on match events, player performances, and the narratives that shape discussions among fans and the wider football community. Through his contributions to Football Express, Subhabrata produced football coverage aimed at keeping readers informed about important moments, tactical trends, and evolving storylines. His writing blends clear reporting with analytical insights to deliver engaging and informative content for football enthusiasts.
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