AS Monaco have rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s third bid for midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, though the gap between the clubs’ valuations has narrowed considerably since negotiations opened.
The 24-year-old France international has already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Parisian side, according to reports. However, Monaco are maintaining their €50 million asking price for the academy graduate, whom they blocked from leaving last summer when the price tag proved prohibitive for interested parties.
Bidding progression
PSG’s opening offer was reportedly valued at approximately €30 million. While subsequent proposals have incrementally reduced the deficit, the latest submission remains short of Monaco’s valuation. The difference between the parties has closed dramatically from the initial bid, suggesting a compromise may be within reach.
Monaco have signalled they will not stand in Akliouche’s way during this transfer window, adopting a more flexible stance than the previous summer when they touted his availability but demanded excessive fees. Yet the Principality club remain adamant that the midfielder will not be released at any cost below their stated figure.
Player situation and next steps
Akliouche is currently on holiday following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup. The midfielder has spent his entire senior career with Monaco, rising through the club’s youth system to become an established first-team figure since joining as a youngster. His departure would mark the end of a long association with the club that developed him into an international player.
With personal terms already settled, the transfer now hinges entirely on whether PSG can meet Monaco’s financial demands. The Ligue 1 champions are expected to return with an improved offer as they seek to secure a player who appears destined for the Parc des Princes once the fee is agreed.