Paris Saint-Germain has stepped up its pursuit of Maghnes Akliouche in recent hours, with the Monaco attacking midfielder eyed as a potential replacement for Lee Kang-In, who is edging closer to a move to Atlético Madrid. The Parisian club had already shown interest last summer, and now it appears the deal could proceed more smoothly than expected — Monaco is reportedly willing to accept a significantly lower transfer fee than the €70 million it demanded a year ago.
Monaco forced to reduce Akliouche price tag
Behind the scenes, PSG and Monaco maintain excellent relations, and that connection is proving crucial. Whereas the principality club was reluctant to let Akliouche go last summer and set a high price, the situation has now shifted. With the player’s contract running until 2028, Monaco finds itself under financial pressure to sell. The exact figure Monaco now expects has not been disclosed, but it will be far below the €70 million previously quoted.
Akliouche puts World Cup before transfer talks
Despite the positive signals between the clubs, the French international remains cautious about his immediate future. Akliouche recently stated that he wants to focus on the ongoing World Cup before discussing any club move. “If the next step is a transfer this summer? Yes, but honestly, I am fully focused on this World Cup,” he said. “I know anything can happen, even during the competition. It is a big window of exposure, but I am concentrating on the national team’s goals. I also do not want to disrespect my club by talking about the transfer window now. There are other things to manage.”
