Liverpool told to complete £43m signing they want before World Cup, otherwise price will skyrocket

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Liverpool are one of the clubs showing serious interest in AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche. Liverpool are interested in signing AS Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche.

Akliouche is being viewed as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is set to leave the… pic.twitter.com/A6pEDRFSBL — Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 11, 2026 Liverpool urged to complete deal for Akliouche before the World Cup Speaking about Akliouche on talkSPORT, Brassel said: “I think to have a right-sided lefty with good form now, and huge upside feels a very Liverpool signing, and it feels the sort of signing that Liverpool should be making. “If I was in Liverpool’s position, get it done…get it done yesterday!” Maghnes Akliouche's show in Paris ? pic.twitter.com/BaFlLBlrwf — Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) March 9, 2026 Akliouche would be a wonderful signing This season, Akliouche has seven goals and 11 assists in 42 appearances for Monaco.

Liverpool have lacked players who are able to drive past their marker with ease, and Akliouche excels in this area. The World Cup will be a good testing ground for whether or not he can do it at the highest level, but if Liverpool follow Brassel’s advice, they can get the deal done before his stock rises to unrealistic levels.