The winter transfer window is very close to opening, but Milan has been working behind the scenes for quite some time.
Regarding the attacking department, one of the recently linked names is Maghnes Akliouche. Samuel Chukwueze appears increasingly likely to leave, as confirmed in recent days by various insiders. In such a case, the Rossoneri could target the young Monaco talent, as already told yesterday.
Maghnes Akliouche was born in Tremblay-en-France, France, on February 25, 2002. However, both his parents are of Algerian origin, giving him dual nationality and the option to choose which country to represent. He began his football journey at Villemomble, then moved to Torcy, and eventually joined Monaco's youth academy. He spent time there from 2017 to 2021 before making his first-team debut.
Before breaking into Monaco's first team, Akliouche played for Monaco 2 during the 2020/2021 season. As an attacking midfielder, he scored just 3 goals in 17 appearances. It was Niko Kovač who noticed him and brought him into the senior team, where he debuted on October 16, 2021, in a 2-0 defeat to Olympique Lyon. Over his three and a half seasons with Les Rouges et Blancs, Akliouche has been significant in terms of contributions. Across Ligue 1, the Champions League, Europa League, and Coupe de France, he has made 74 appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing 11 assists.
As for his international career, he has only represented France at the Under-20, Under-21, and Olympic levels so far, winning silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Position and Value of the AC Milan target, Akliouche
He is an intriguing attacking midfielder from a physical standpoint, standing 1.83 meters tall. In his still-young career, he has played in various positions, favoring the left wing where he has occasionally been deployed deeper in midfield or as a second striker. According to Transfermarkt.it, his market value is estimated at around €40 million. For Milan, this would represent a solid investment, considering his age, technical abilities, and tactical versatility.
Source: Pianeta Milan
