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PSG Close In On Akliouche As Liverpool Hijack Fades

Paris Saint-Germain are on course to sign Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, with Fabrizio Romano and multiple sources dismissing suggestions that Liverpool can hijack the deal.

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·23 Jul·2 min read
Liverpool hopes of spectacular Maghnes Akliouche hijack revealed as PSG close in on Monaco man
Liverpool hopes of spectacular Maghnes Akliouche hijack revealed as PSG close in on Monaco manPhotograph: Wikimedia Commons

Paris Saint-Germain remain on course to complete the signing of Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche, with TEAMtalk understanding there is growing confidence a deal will be finalised this week despite claims that intermediaries have attempted to reignite Liverpool’s interest in the France international.

Negotiations between PSG and Monaco are continuing for the highly-rated 24-year-old, with sources indicating the two clubs are edging closer to an agreement after several rounds of talks. Monaco have been holding out for around €50million and have already rejected three offers from PSG, although discussions have continued in recent days and there is increasing optimism that a compromise is close.

However, But TEAMtalk understands there has been no formal move from Anfield, despite the recent approaches made by intermediaries.

The Reds are still looking to land their Mohamed Salah replacement, after the Egyptian departed Anfield by mutual consent this summer.

Reporting: TeamTalk, Sport Witness, GiveMeSport.

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