James Pearce Reveals Liverpool’s Stance on Maghnes Akliouche as Transfer Fee Emerges
Liverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements continues to gather momentum, with AS Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche now firmly on the Reds’ radar.
While Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola remains one of Liverpool’s dream targets, respected journalist James Pearce believes Akliouche is a genuine option this summer—and significantly more affordable.
Liverpool Have Already Made an Approach
Speaking on GIVEMESPORT’s Market Madness podcast, Pearce confirmed that Liverpool have already held discussions over the French winger.
According to him, the Reds made an early approach for Akliouche during the transfer window and continue to assess him alongside several other attacking options before making a final decision.
Pearce stressed that a move is currently a “possibility” rather than an imminent deal, but the interest is genuine.
How Much Would Akliouche Cost?
One of the biggest attractions is the price.
Pearce suggested Liverpool could sign the Monaco winger for around €50 million to €60 million (£42.7m–£51.3m)—far less than the fee required for Bradley Barcola.
Reports indicate PSG would demand more than £125 million before even considering selling Barcola, making Akliouche a much more realistic option financially.
Why Liverpool Could Turn to Akliouche
Liverpool know replacing Mohamed Salah is no easy task, and adding another high-quality winger remains a priority.
Although Akliouche doesn’t boast the same level of experience or goal output as Barcola, he has developed into one of Ligue 1’s most exciting attacking talents.
Career Comparison
Player Senior Games Goals Goals Per Game
Bradley Barcola 199 46 0.23
Maghnes Akliouche 139 23 0.17
Barcola’s numbers are stronger, thanks to his experience at both Champions League and international level. However, Akliouche offers excellent value and still has plenty of room for further development.
Squad Depth Remains a Priority
Even with exciting youngster Rio Ngumoha pushing for first-team opportunities, Liverpool are expected to strengthen their wide attacking options before the transfer window closes.
A long campaign across multiple competitions means squad depth will be crucial, and adding another versatile winger could prove essential.
Final Thoughts
Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola remains complicated due to PSG’s enormous asking price, which could force the Reds to explore more attainable alternatives.
Maghnes Akliouche appears to fit that profile perfectly. At a reported fee of around €50m–€60m, the Monaco star represents a talented, younger option who could develop into a key player at Anfield.
Whether Liverpool decide to make a formal bid remains to be seen, but with James Pearce describing the move as a genuine possibility, this is a transfer story worth watching closely in the coming weeks.
