Tottenham Hotspur are still firmly interested in Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, and this could become one of the more interesting transfer stories of the summer.
According to Football Insider, Spurs have asked to be kept updated on the player’s situation, with Monaco increasingly expected to lose him at the end of the season.
Tottenham already tried to sign him in January, but no deal happened, and now they may return with a stronger push.
Akliouche’s stock has risen even further. The 24-year-old has been named in Didier Deschamps’ France squad for the 2026 World Cup, which takes place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Akliouche has been in fine form for AS Monaco
Monaco’s official site also confirmed that he has produced seven goals and 11 assists in all competitions this season.
That World Cup call-up changes the whole picture. Akliouche was already a wanted player, but being selected for France before a major tournament gives him a bigger platform.
Scouts from across Europe will now be watching him closely, and if he performs well, his price could easily climb.
For Tottenham, that makes timing important. Reports suggest Spurs believe a deal worth around €50 million could be enough if they move properly, although some English reports have translated the likely fee at around £47.5 million.
The problem is obvious. Spurs are not the only club interested. Liverpool, Manchester United, PSG and other European sides have all been linked with Akliouche in recent months.
Tottenham face competition to sign the Frenchman
talkSPORT has even reported that Liverpool have been urged to move quickly before the World Cup because his value could rise during the tournament.
Akliouche is exactly the type of player modern Premier League clubs like. He is left-footed, creative, comfortable on the right wing or as an attacking midfielder, and has the ability to carry the ball in tight areas.
He is not just a touchline winger, he can drift inside, combine with midfielders and create chances between the lines.
For Spurs, that kind of profile makes sense. They have needed more creativity and unpredictability, especially with injuries affecting key players like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.
Akliouche would give them another technical attacking option and could help refresh a squad that has looked short of spark at times.
If Spurs remain in the Premier League, they can talk about rebuilding, minutes, responsibility and becoming one of the faces of a new attack. If they do not, this deal becomes almost impossible.
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