**After missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, Tottenham are looking elsewhere in their bid to add attacking quality to Thomas Frank’s squad. James Maddison’s absence makes a signing even more of a necessity, and club bosses are considering a number of options.**
Man City’s Savinho is the leading candidate, and although the player himself is open to joining, a club-to-club agreement has yet to be reached. And with a £70m asking price having now been set, Tottenham could consider other candidates – and one of those is reported to be Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche.
Tottenham keen on Maghnes Akliouche as Savinho alternative
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Maghnes Akliouche in action for France at the Olympics. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
As per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-told-maghnes-akliouche-offer-will-be-accepted/), Pete O’Rourke has confirmed Tottenham are keeping tabs on Akliouche, whose asking price will be much more achievable compared to the one set by Man City for Savinho.
_“The one that seems to be catching their eye is the Monaco star, Maghnes Akliouche. He’s a very talented young player, and could be available for around £47.5m._
_“He’s a top young player, 23 years old, probably one of the most exciting young talents in Ligue 1 right now – he can play as a winger, or as a number 10 as well. If Tottenham aren’t able to resurrect their deal for Savinho, Akliouche would be a decent alternative, and it does seem that Monaco would sell at the right price.”_
Akliouche had an impressive 2024-25 season, as he registered seven goals and 12 assists in 43 appearances across all competitions for Monaco. At 23, he is still years away from his prime, and £47.5m could be an excellent price to bring him in at.
For now, the focus remains on Savinho, but if it is decided that a deal cannot be done for the Brazil international, there is every chance that Tottenham pivot to Akliouche.