Arsenal is interested in Monaco's versatile attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche (23), according to a report from L'Equipe. Les Monégasques has not made a mystery of the fact that the French U21 international is on its way this summer after a remarkable season on the Riviera. The attacking midfielder is appreciated by the Principity Club for a fee in the region of € 70 million.
Various Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur, have reportedly announced their interest. But a large Premier League side has now also become a member of the race, in Arsenal.
The outlet adds that the Gunners almost reach a verbal agreement with the agent Hasan Cetinkaya from Viktor Gyökeres, who also represents Akliouche. The side of Noord -London is on the market for a broad player to bring competition to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, and Akliouche is said to be high on the Arsenal wish list. L'Equipe understands that the breathlaws of Atalanta Bergamo could be a cheaper option than Akliouche. The former Everton wing player is appreciated at € 50 million.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval