Talks ongoing for months as Arsenal look to snap up €70m Chelsea target
AS Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche has been linked with a move away from the French outfit at the end of the season.
According to a report from MediaFoot, Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in securing his signature. The report claims that Arsenal are more interested than ever in signing a 24-year-old attacker, and he could cost around €60-€70 million. The London club has been in constant contact with the players’ representatives for months.
However, they will face competition from rivals Chelsea. The Blues have now joined the race for his signature, and they are hoping to convince the 24-year-old to join the club.
Both clubs need more quality on the flanks, and Akliouche could be an excellent long-term investment. He is exceptional at taking on defenders and beating them in one-versus-one situations. He will help create opportunities for his teammates and add unpredictability in the final third.
There is no doubt that he needs to improve his end product if he wants to play for elite clubs, but he is still a young player with a lot of room for improvement. Working with top-quality players at Arsenal or Chelsea could help him improve further. Akliouche has 7 goals and 8 assists this season.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal or Chelsea is prepared to pay the asking price for him. €60-€70 million is a steep price to pay for the young attacker, but he has the ability to justify the investment in future.
The opportunity to move to England will be exciting for him. This is the right time for him to take the next step in his career and embark on a fresh challenge.
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