Maghnes Akliouche informs Liverpool of transfer decision after three offers rejected

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool made an approach for Maghnes Akliouche earlier in the summer as it searched for a Mohamed Salah replacement, and the Monaco star is now said to have informed the Reds of his decisionLiverpool made an approach for Maghnes Akliouche earlier in the summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool’s hopes of signing Maghnes Akliouche may have just been ended, with the player claimed to have made a decision over his future.The Reds are still searching for a replacement for Mohamed Salah on the right wing this summer. Attempts to sign Yan Diomande have already failed, with the 19-year-old now looking set to join Real Madrid after originally favoring a move to Paris Saint-Germain.Bradley Barcola is the currently the most prominent name being linked with a move to Anfield, and the French international may have just moved closer to the exit door at PSG, having decided not sign a new contract with the European champions.With a massive $193 million asking price being touted though, Liverpool will have to keep its options open, although Akliouche looks to have been ruled out of the running.The Reds made an approach for the Monaco star earlier in the summer, and he has been linked more recently, despite no progress having been made since that first enquiry.PSG looks to be leading the charge for his signature, and now French outlet Foot Mercato claims that Akliouche has told Liverpool he wants to join the Ligue 1 champions if he ends up leaving Monaco this summer.Maghnes Akliouche has reportedly told Liverpool he wants a move to PSG(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Three bids have already been turned down from PSG for the 24-year-old, with the most recent said to have been in the region of $46 million (€40M).

Liverpool is said to be willing to submit a higher offer to Monaco, although Akliouche looks to have his heart set on a move to the French capital.As such, L’Equipe has indicated that PSG is preparing a fourth bid around $57 million (€50M), although that still falls short of Monaco's $80M asking price.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.With Akliouche out of the picture, Liverpool may focus its attention on Barcola.

Reports over the weekend have suggested that PSG would be open to a sale, with Luis Enrique only wanting players who are committed to his side.The Ligue 1 title-holders are not about to give him up cheaply though. PSG is claimed to want around $187 million (£140M) for Barcola by the Daily Mail, with some reports suggesting the figure could be as much as $193 million.The French side believes the hefty price tag is justified, given he still has two years left on his current contract, and the huge deals that have seen Elliot Anderson join Manchester City and Morgan Rogers moving to Chelsea.