Overview
- French outlet MediaFoot, echoed by UK reports, says Arsenal have held talks with Maghnes Akliouche’s representatives and that Chelsea have joined the pursuit.
- Football Insider reports Manchester United are interested but view the Monaco winger as a right-sided option and will prioritise a left winger first.
- Akliouche, 24, has seven goals and eight assists this season and recent standout games against PSG and Marseille have raised his profile.
- Football Insider adds Monaco blocked a winter move from Tottenham and are viewed as willing to sell for the right price, though no formal bids are reported.
- Liverpool and United scouts were reported to have watched him against Marseille, and MediaFoot-linked reports suggest a fee in the €60–70m range.