United in hot pursuit of €70m Monaco sensation, representatives sent to France for “jaw-dropping” attacker – report

Manchester United have entered the race for AS Monaco attacking talent Maghnes Akliouche, as per reports. Akliouche made plenty of headlines in France with his “standout display” during his side’s 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Friday.  Now, a report suggests that the French sensation’s performance might have raised a few eyebrows in Manchester and Liverpool as well. Manchester United and Liverpool monitoring Maghnes Akliouche According to Teamtalk, Manchester United and Liverpool have joined the “growing list of admirers” for Maghnes Akliouche. Liverpool are thought to have added Akliouche to their shortlist as they assess potential attacking reinforcements to fill Mohamed Salah’s void next season. Their scouts were allegedly present in Paris to watch Akliouche in action. Akliouche did not disappoint, scoring Monaco’s opening goal and assisting their third in a convincing win against the Ligue 1 leaders.  Interestingly, it is believed that representatives from United were also in attendance, with the Old Trafford club “emerging as a fresh admirer of the Monaco playmaker.” Manchester United looking to sign versatile attacker United are reportedly “actively exploring the market for an attacking midfielder capable of operating across the front line”. The 24-year-old “jaw-dropping” Frenchman, who has six goals and seven assists to his name for the Principality outfit this term, is highly rated for his versatility and creativity. Last summer, Pep Guardiola reportedly tried to lure the €70m-rated Akliouche to Manchester City, but Monaco managed to keep hold of their star. The technically gifted player thrives in tight spaces because of his dribbling ability and spatial awareness. However, his tendency to drift inside in the final third could prove to be a stumbling block for United. The Red Devils’ attack is already congested with wide forwards who play their best football centrally, and they are instead crying out for a winger who hugs the touchline and stretches the backline. Accordingly, United would be better off signing someone like RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande in the summer. Featured image Gualter Fatia via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!