Maghnes Akliouche is a midfielder in high demand.
Currently with the France national team at the FIFA World Cup in the USA, it’s widely expected and reported that the Monaco midfielder is looking to move on this summer.
Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are just a few of the clubs that have been credited with interest in the midfielder, who scored 7 goals and provided 11 assists across 43 games in all competitions during the 2025/26 season.
And it now appears that the Liverpool-linked youngster has chosen what club to sign for this summer.
Liverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements has seen the Reds linked with a hot of exciting young talents throughout the summer transfer window.
One of the more intriguing names to emerge on the club’s shortlist in recent weeks has been Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche, but it now appears his future is heading in a different direction.
FootMercato report that Maghnes Akliouche has decided to stay in France and join Paris Saint-Germain, providing Luis Enrique with a significant boost ahead of the new campaign.
The report states that once Lee Kang In’s transfer to Atletico has been completed, the Ligue 1 giants will look to quickly wrap up a deal for the talented 24-year-old midfielder who is currently employed by Monaco.
The development is likely to end any ligering hopes Liverpool had of securing one of Ligue 1’s brightest attacking prospects.
Akliouche had been linked with a move to Anfield amidst Liverpool’s search to add creativity and quality in the final third.
A product of Monaco’s academy, Akliouche has established himself as a standout performer in French football.
While transfer windows can often produce late twists, this update suggests Liverpool will now need to turn their attention towards alternative attacking targets as Akliouche edges ever closer to remaining in Ligue 1 and linking up with the European champions.
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