Tottenham Face Setback for €70M-Rated PSG, Man City-Linked Star

Maghnes Akliouche has quickly become one of the most in-demand players as the summer transfer window nears its end, drawing strong interest from PSG and Manchester City after a standout season with AS Monaco. The 23-year-old has established himself as one of Ligue 1’s top young talents, though a move out of Monaco might have to wait.

Back in May, 90min France reported that both City and PSG had stepped up their pursuit, with Monaco valuing the midfielder at around €70 million. Pep Guardiola is said to admire Akliouche’s left-footed creativity and versatility, viewing him as a potential long-term successor to Bernardo Silva.

Meanwhile, Sky Sport Germany’s Florian Plettenberg noted that Bayer Leverkusen still consider Akliouche a dream target, though their chances appear slim given the price tag and competition. With Manchester City firmly in the race, Plettenberg added that the Frenchman remains one of the key names to monitor as Deadline Day approaches.

Monaco set for stay despite PSG, Premier League interest

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L’Equipe reports that Akliouche is unlikely to leave Monaco. PSG would only act if an attacker departs, while Manchester City, Inter, and Bayer Leverkusen have yet to make an offer. Monaco continue to demand €70 million for their prized talent.

🚨 Maghnes Akliouche ne devrait pas bouger de Monaco ! ❌

Ni le PSG (qui ne se manifestera qu'en cas de départ d'un joueur offensif), ni City, ni l'Inter, ni Leverkusen n'ont fait d'offre à l'ASM.

Pour rappel, le club de la Principauté veut 70 M€ pour sa pépite 💰

🗞️ @lequipe pic.twitter.com/u4wGgFYXsG

— Le Meilleur du PSG (@LMDPSG) August 24, 2025

Recently, The Independent reported that Tottenham are eyeing Akliouche as a more affordable option to Savinho, with Manchester City setting a £70 million price tag for the 21-year-old. Monaco, meanwhile, value their attacking midfielder at £47.5 million.