Liverpool Have Launched A Move For This Ligue 1 Playmaker: Good Choice For Iraola? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Sky Sports stated that Liverpool have launched a move for Monaco playmaker Maghnes Akliouche. It has been mentioned that the Reds are facing competition from Paris Saint-Germain in the race to land the France international this off-season.

Akliouche’s Impressive Form In Ligue 1

Akliouche enjoyed a good run of form at the French club after he produced a run of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 24-year-old registered seven goals and earned 11 assists in 43 matches for Monaco last season across all fronts.

The French talent is currently among the best wide players in Ligue 1. Hence, it is no surprise that the Reds are hoping to get a deal done for him later this year.

His current contract at the French club will run out in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Liverpool to sign him on the cheap this off-season.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 26: Maghnes Akliouche #25 of France during the international friendly match between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Will Akliouche Be A Good Choice For Liverpool Boss Andoni Iraola?

Akliouche is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few driving runs with the ball out on the flanks. He has got the eye to play some decisive passes in and around the opponent’s penalty area and can shoot the ball with power from long range.

The French sensation can even contribute by scoring and creating his fair share of goals from the wide areas. Akliouche is primarily a right-sided wide player but can also fill in as an attacking midfielder if told to do so. However, it remains to be seen whether he can cope with the physical side and high intensity of the Premier League if the Reds manage to bring him on board this off-season.

We can expect Akliouche to enhance the quality of Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola’s frontline. He is good enough to serve as an ideal replacement for Mohamed Salah at the Merseyside club.

At 24, Akliouche has his peak years ahead of him, which makes him a worthy target for the Reds to consider in this transfer window. With all things considered, he would be a great choice for the Merseyside club to pursue in the long term. He is also capable of challenging for regular first-team football at Anfield next season.