This summer, PSG remains committed to its transfer strategy of recruiting promising young French talents. Within this framework, the prospect of acquiring Maghnes Akliouche has once again come to the forefront. Already a target last summer, the French international continues to be on PSG‘s radar, with the club now seemingly accelerating its pursuit as Lee Kang-In‘s anticipated departure to Atlético de Madrid gains momentum.

as monaco prepares to reduce akliouche’s valuation

Indeed, PSG has vigorously reignited discussions regarding Akliouche, and a swift resolution appears possible, partly due to the strong working relationship between the Parisian hierarchy and AS Monaco. Significantly, while the Monegasque club was reluctant to part with Maghnes Akliouche last summer, they had set a substantial asking price of €70M for his transfer. This situation has reportedly shifted dramatically; ASM is now understood to be under pressure to sell and will therefore be unable to maintain such high demands, especially considering Akliouche‘s contract extends until 2028. Although the exact sum Monaco expects has not been disclosed, it is confirmed to be considerably less than the €70M sought last year.

akliouche prioritizes world cup before transfer talks

However, despite the potential for a rapid agreement between PSG and AS Monaco, Maghnes Akliouche recently expressed his intention to defer any discussions about his future until after the World Cup concludes. He conveyed his commitment, stating, “If the next step will be a transfer this summer? Yes, but honestly, I am truly focused on this World Cup. I know anything can happen, even during the competition. It’s a major platform for exposure, but my concentration remains on the national team’s objectives. I also don’t want to disrespect my club by discussing transfers right now. There are other matters to manage.”