Key Takeaways:
- Maghnes Akliouche (24) has agreed personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain
- PSG and Atletico Madrid have finalised a deal exceeding €40m, including bonuses, for the transfer of Lee Kang-in
- Negotiations are now underway between PSG and AS Monaco for Akliouche, who is currently featuring for France at the FIFA World Cup
Transfer Developments Surrounding Akliouche
Maghnes Akliouche, aged 24, is poised to depart AS Monaco this summer after agreeing personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain. Having been on the radar for a move during the previous summer transfer window, Akliouche ultimately remained at Monaco due to a high valuation placed on him by the Principality club. However, this summer Monaco have adopted a more accommodating stance regarding a potential departure for their academy graduate.
🚨🎖️| CONFIRMATION: PSG & AS Monaco are in talks regarding Maghnes Akliouche, the Frenchman’s priority is PSG and is VERY KEEN to join the club.
The Monégasque club have already rejected two offers for the player not just because of money, but also they believe Premier League… pic.twitter.com/0UrDgSchOX
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) July 6, 2026
PSG Close in After Lee Kang-in Deal With Atletico Madrid
Fabrizio Romano has indicated that PSG are at the forefront of the race to acquire Akliouche, viewing the player as the intended replacement for Lee Kang-in. A transfer agreement valued at just over €40m, including bonuses has been reached between Atletico Madrid and PSG for the South Korean international.
Current Negotiation Status and Next Steps
With the deal for Lee Kang-in progressing, PSG have intensified their pursuit of Akliouche, reaching an agreement with the player, who is currently on international duty for France at the FIFA World Cup. Formal negotiations between Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco over the transfer fee for Akliouche have commenced, with the outcome likely to impact both clubs’ summer plans.
