Fabrizio Romano explains advanced talks, transfer hijack and personal terms for supposed £34m attacking target

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Liverpool fans have been told to pay little attention to reports linking them with a move to sign 24-year-old AS Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche. Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas reported on X that Liverpool have made “an initial approach” to Monaco for Akliouche, with the Reds checking on the availability of the 24-year-old winger.

This approach for Akliouche is the first sign of Liverpool finally moving on from the Egyptian King.” Fabrizio Romano clarifies Maghnes Akliouche to Liverpool rumours Reporting on Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano told Liverpool fans that his info suggests that Akliouche is in advanced talks with PSG while Liverpool are focused on signing Bradley Barcola instead. Romano said: “Many questions on Maghnes Akliouche and Liverpool but at the moment I maintain my information.

Remember what I keep telling you about Barcola/Liverpool.” [?] @FabrizioRomano on Maghnes Akliouche: “Many questions on Maghnes Akliouche and Liverpool but at the moment I maintain my information. There is an agreement on personal terms and talks underway between Monaco and PSG.… — Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) July 22, 2026 If it’s a choice, Barcola over Akliouche is an easy choice Liverpool need a top winger this summer to replace Mohamed Salah, and if it’s a straight choice between Barcola and Akliouche, it’s not a difficult choice.