Liverpool officials have reportedly travelled to watch Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche in person as the club continues assessing potential attacking additions ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Reds are understood to have stepped up their interest in the 23-year-old, with scouting staff attending matches to closely monitor his development. Liverpool’s presence signals growing interest in a player who has emerged as one of Monaco’s standout performers this season.
Akliouche has caught attention across Europe thanks to his consistent performances in Ligue 1, where he has developed into a key attacking figure for Monaco, according to TEAMtalk.
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Graeme Bailey reports: “The Reds are conducting extensive due diligence on a range of options and are leaving no stone unturned in their search for a suitable successor.
“Liverpool have already explored moves for several high-profile names, including Paris Saint-Germain trio Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue, as well as Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise.
“However, initial enquiries for those targets have been rebuffed, forcing the club to widen their search.
“Akliouche has now firmly entered that thinking, with his versatility, creativity and upward trajectory making him an appealing alternative.”
Why are Liverpool so seriously interested in Akliouche?
Operating primarily as a right-sided attacker, the Frenchman has impressed with his technical ability, close control and creative output in the final third. His ability to carry the ball into dangerous areas and create chances has made him one of the more closely watched attacking talents in France.
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This season, Akliouche has seven goals and eight assists. While he is certainly talented, he’s not the replacement for Mohamed Salah nor should he be.
Liverpool are believed to be assessing whether Akliouche could provide additional depth and competition in wide areas, particularly as the club continues evaluating its long-term attacking structure.
While Liverpool routinely monitor a wide range of players, sending officials to watch Akliouche live suggests a more detailed level of interest.
Live scouting allows decision-makers to assess key aspects of a player’s game that are harder to judge through video alone, including movement off the ball, decision-making under pressure and overall tactical awareness.
With multiple attacking targets reportedly under consideration, Akliouche appears to be among the names firmly on Liverpool’s radar as recruitment planning intensifies.