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Paris Saint-Germain has sent a third offer to AS Monaco for Maghnes Akliouche. Amount: 45 million euros. Monaco's response: no. The 24-year-old French international attacking midfielder, the absolute priority of the Parisian transfer window, remains stuck on the Rock. The gap between the two clubs would still be 15 to 20 million euros, according to information from L'Équipe.
Akliouche has chosen Paris, Monaco holds the lock
The player and PSG have agreed on the terms of a future contract for several weeks.
The player and PSG have agreed on the terms of a future contract for several weeks. Akliouche, trained at Monaco and author of a convincing 2025-2026 season in Ligue 1 as well as in the Champions League, sees the Parisian project as the ideal step to reach the next level. Luis Enrique appreciates his versatility: capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or on the wing, the left-footer would bring welcome creativity to a sector being reshaped after the summer moves.
On the Principality side, they are not selling cheap. Akliouche's contract runs until 2028 and the club values its jewel at between 60 and 65 million euros. The Monegasque management, which has already rejected two Parisian offers this summer, even hopes for a fourth proposal according to L'Équipe. The channels of discussion remain open, proof that neither camp has broken off dialogue. Liverpool is also monitoring the case, but Foot Mercato reports that the player gives priority to the capital club.
A PSG calibrating its means
Paris is advancing on several fronts. The departure of Kang-In Lee to Atlético Madrid for 40 million euros, made official this week, has relieved the wage bill. Randal Kolo Muani, meanwhile, is moving closer to a return to Juventus, an operation that journalist Fabrizio Romano considers to be on track. These two sales would give PSG the financial latitude to raise the bid for Akliouche without breaching financial fair play rules.
The capital club is also preparing for the future. After recruiting young this summer, Paris wants to build a squad capable of competing in the Champions League over the long term. Akliouche, a French international with nine caps, embodies this sought-after profile: confirmed talent, room for improvement, and knowledge of the championship.
Abde Ezzalzouli in Roma's sights
The transfer window does not stop at the PSG-Monaco duo. AS Roma is keeping an eye on Abde Ezzalzouli, the 24-year-old Moroccan winger from Real Betis. The club from the capital of the wolf is looking to strengthen its left flank, and the profile of the former Barcelona player appeals to the Roman sporting directorate. Under contract with Betis until 2028, the Moroccan international is coming off a successful season in La Liga and represents a credible track to bolster the Roman attack without blowing the budget. The case, first mentioned in the spring by several Italian and Moroccan media, has not yet led to a concrete offer.
The ball is in Paris's court
Monaco controls the tempo. Without financial urgency, Dmitry Rybolovlev's club can wait for Paris to match the asking price or turn to another target. The princely club knows that every passing day strengthens its position: the market for creative attacking midfielders is shrinking, and Paris shows no credible plan B. The coming days will nevertheless be decisive. If PSG returns with a revised proposal around 55 million accompanied by substantial bonuses, the Monegasque lock could finally give way. Otherwise, the Akliouche saga risks stretching until the last days of the transfer window, a scenario that would serve no one.