Liverpool stance on Maghnes Akliouche as transfer approach confirmed

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool made an initial enquiry about Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche earlier in the transfer windowLiverpool are continuing their search for a new right-wing signing having made an initial approach for France international Maghnes Akliouche.The Reds contacted Monaco earlier in the transfer window when they were assessing the market to check on the availability of Akliouche, who made one appearance for France during the recent World Cup.The 24-year-old forward has since become a major target for Paris Saint-Germain, with reports in France claiming the Champions League holders have this week had a third bid turned down for the player.New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola made clear on Tuesday during a press conference in Chicago that the Reds "definitely need to sign a winger" following the departure of Mohamed Salah and the long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike, despite already bolstering their options with £34.5million attacker Victor Munoz from Osasuna.The Reds were willing to pay £86m for Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande only for RB Leipzig to demand in excess of £100m and for it to emerge the player would prefer a move to PSG.Liverpool had already drawn up a shortlist that also included Bradley Barcola of PSG, Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Koln forward Said El Mala.Barcola is under contract at the French side until 2028 with L'Equipe claiming PSG have slapped a prohibitive £127m asking price on the 23-year-old.Despite the continued speculation over the futures of all five players Liverpool have been actively interested as potential right-wing signings, none has yet made a transfer this summer.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageChoose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLiverpool FC transfer news