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Maghnes Akliouche could be on the move this summer, with PSG and Manchester City showing serious interest in the AS Monaco midfielder. The 23-year-old has been one of Ligue 1’s standout players this season and may be eyeing a new challenge.

This month, 90min France reported that both Manchester City and PSG have intensified their pursuit of the Frenchman, making a summer transfer increasingly likely.

Monaco appear ready to cash in at their asking price. City manager Pep Guardiola is said to be a big admirer of Akliouche, whose dribbling, left-footed creativity, and versatility make him a natural candidate to potentially replace Bernardo Silva.

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According to L’Équipe’s Loïc Tanzi, Akliouche is very keen on joining PSG this summer, but a deal is still a long way off, even though Luís Campos has already spoken with him. PSG see Monaco’s asking price as too steep and, for now, isn’t prepared to go above €50 million.

Meanwhile, RMC Sport reported that Akliouche, who has tallied seven goals and 12 assists, is expected to leave Monaco. The club is reportedly open to selling him if an offer of around €70 million comes in, and PSG are among the teams closely monitoring the situation.