Liverpool accelerates for a 40M signing

The team led by Andoni Iraola has its sights set on the replacement for Mohamed Salah.

Javier Parra Peña | 22 Jul 2026 | 22.30
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Liverpool speeds up for a 40M signing
Liverpool speeds up for a 40M signing

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Liverpool has initiated contacts with AS Monaco to negotiate the signing of Maghnes Akliouche in this summer transfer market. The French player is the main request of Andoni Iraola to continue strengthening the Red's offensive, which already closed the signing of Víctor Muñoz from Osasuna.

The British club seeks to finalize the acquisition of the 24-year-old forward to fill the gap left by Mohamed Salah after his contract ended at Anfield, intervening in a deal where Paris Saint-Germain previously offered 40 million euros.

Liverpool is going for the signing of Maghnes Akliouche

As revealed by Sky Sports, Liverpool has directly inquired about the availability of the French international to expedite discussions in the upcoming weeks. AS Monaco has deemed insufficient the last proposal from the Parisian club, set at 40 million euros, opening the door for the English club to present a higher offer.

The player's departure from the Principality is considered definite after his participation in the 2026 World Cup, where he played 7 minutes with the French national team in the match against Iraq. Despite the forward's preference for a move to the French capital, club-to-club negotiations are at a standstill.

The delay in Paris is due to the French board needing to first finalize Kang-in Lee's transfer to Atlético Madrid to free up budget space. This delay has allowed coach Andoni Iraola to position the French forward as his top choice for the wing.

Liverpool's strategy with Andoni Iraola at the helm

Liverpool is evaluating the financial feasibility of the transfer while keeping other alternative paths open in Ligue 1. The Anfield's sporting direction is also monitoring Bradley Barcola's situation at Parc des Princes, adding pressure to the negotiations between the two clubs.

Meanwhile, AS Monaco's management has begun scouting the international market for a substitute in the winger position due to the imminent sale of their player. The Monegasque board prefers to resolve the transfer before the official pre-season training begins.

Liverpool is considering sending a first formal offer in writing to AS Monaco during the last days of July 2026 to preempt the Parisian proposal.

The outcome of the operation will depend on Liverpool's economic capacity to meet the financial demands set in the Principality and the response from PSG before the player makes a definitive decision about his destination.

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