Between Parisian dreams and a foreign offensive, the future of Maghnes Akliouche is written in a tension that rises over the days.
There are rumors that run out of steam, and others that continue to cover to ignite the transfer window. The one binding Maghnes Akliouche at Paris Saint-Germain clearly belongs to the second category. Having become one of the most followed offensive circles in Ligue 1, the Monaco player (23 years old) checks all the boxes of the profile sought by Luis Enrique: technique, versatile and capable of evolving in several roles. And if Parisian interest does not date from yesterday, a recent change could revive everything.
Akliouche: PSG under German threat
For a long time, the track seemed to be dead, cooled by Monegasque requirements, estimated at nearly 80 million euros. But early August,
ASM has revised its claims down, around 50-55 million. An opening that does not leave PSG insensitive, even if the capital's club has not yet made a concrete offer. In the shadows, Bayer Leverkusen activates and already discusses with the entourage of the player.
The German club, approved by Erik Ten Hag, sees in Akliouche a centerpiece to reshape his attack after several departures. This assertive interest has had a domino effect: he puts the file back on the scene, pushes Monaco to maintain the pressure and forces Paris to remain attentive. But on the Poissy side, other priorities occupy the agenda: a guard and a defensive reinforcement before any major offensive in the middle.
PSG-Lleurkusen: Battle for Akliouche
A balance game for Paris
If Luis Campos and Luis Enrique appreciate the profile, the arrival of Akliouche will also depend on the starts: Lee Kang-in, Marco Asensio or even Randal Kolo Muani could release the margin. At the same time, the prospect of seeing a young French talent spinned towards the Bundesliga cries some of the supporters, who demand a rapid reaction from the club.
Three weeks before the end of the transfer window, the outcome remains unpredictable. An express agreement could arise in the event of an opportunity, as is a prolonged soap opera until the last hours. Akliouche has never hidden his preference : Paris remains his dream, but the market could well write to him another story.
