Report: Liverpool step up interest in 'unique' France international as Michael Olise alternative

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Liverpool are reportedly stepping up their interest in Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche ahead of a summer move.The Reds are likely to target new attacking additions with a particular emphasis on the wide areas.Michael Olise has been named as a potential arrival, but after Bayern Munich put the blockers on an exit for the Frenchman, TeamTALK claim that Liverpool are moving ahead with interest in Akliouche instead. Would any Liverpool players realistically get into PSG’s starting XI?

Surely we've got no chance against them 😣 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images Liverpool send scouts to watch AklioucheAkliouche is just one of many attacking talents in the France team hoping to go to this summer’s World Cup. Having played a part in both of their March friendlies, the 24-year-old has a good chance of featuring in Didier Deschamps’ squad.And according to TeamTALK, more good news could be on the way for Akliouche as Liverpool and Man United jostle for his signature.Both sides are said to have sent scouts to watch him play for Monaco against Marseille this weekend as they ‘step up’ interest.Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Should Liverpool have signed Rayan Cherki over Florian Wirtz?

Steve Nicol decidesAkliouche is described as a ‘genuine target’ for Liverpool, who have reportedly turned to him after seeing efforts to sign Olise rebuffed by Bayern Munich.Moves for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue, all of Paris Saint-Germain, are also claimed to have been ‘explored’, but with none looking likely, Akliouche is now on the radar.The France star is reportedly one of several options now being assessed, but is said to be ‘firmly in the thinking’ at Anfield.No potential price tag is mentioned, but with two years left on his contract at Monaco, now would be a good time for the principality side to cash in. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox