Key Takeaways:
- Tottenham Hotspur maintained significant interest in AS Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche (23) throughout the summer window
- No club met Monaco’s €70m asking price for Akliouche during the last transfer window
- Tottenham recently scouted Akliouche during France’s match versus Azerbaijan in the latest international break
Persistent Interest from Europe’s Elite
Tottenham Hotspur made their intentions clear during the recent summer transfer window by showing strong interest in Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche, aged 23. While a deal was not completed, the North London club have sustained their pursuit of the Frenchman.
No club was prepared to match AS Monaco’s valuation of €70,000,000 for Akliouche during the summer. The fight for his signature has seen attention from several leading European clubs: Manchester City were among those interested but ultimately chose to sign Rayan Cherki instead; Paris Saint-Germain’s interest has been well documented over a longer period; and, as per The Athletic, Barcelona are also monitoring the situation. Both Barcelona and PSG continue to follow Akliouche’s progress closely.
Tottenham retain interest in Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche.
Tottenham showed significant interest in AS Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche during the summer window.
Spurs retain interest, @sachatavolieri understands.
The club remain in the market for a playmaker, having missed out… pic.twitter.com/gFv1CiuP1N
— Gary Ward (@GaryRWard) November 28, 2025
Tottenham’s Ongoing Search for Creative Reinforcements
With the North London side still seeking a creative force after missing out on both Savinho and Morgan Gibbs-White this past summer, their sights remain firmly set on Akliouche. Tottenham recently sent scouts to observe the Monaco forward in action for France against Azerbaijan during the latest international fixtures.
Player Reaction and Outlook
Speaking prior to Monaco’s encounter with Tottenham back in October, Akliouche addressed speculation regarding a possible move to England:
“It is always flattering to have these kinds of links. But I am a Monaco player and tomorrow, we will be playing against Tottenham Hotspur, and I will give it my all. A future move to the Premier League? Why not, but what is important is tomorrow’s match,” said Akliouche in a press conference attended by Get French Football News.
Clubs Showing Notable Interest
| Club | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | Ongoing | Scouted Akliouche during France vs Azerbaijan |
| Manchester City | Interest in summer | Signed Rayan Cherki instead |
| Paris Saint-Germain | Ongoing | Long-term admirers |
| Barcelona | Ongoing | Interest reported by The Athletic |
It remains to be seen whether any club will be willing to meet Monaco’s €70,000,000 valuation in future windows as competition for Akliouche intensifies.
