Transfer news: Maghnes Akliouche is set to sign for PSG for a record fee in Ligue 1

Another young French international is set to join the European champions. Paris Saint-Germain is on the verge of making a major splash in the Ligue 1 transfer market. After several attempts, the capital club has reportedly finally secured an agreement with AS Monaco for the transfer of Maghnes Akliouche.

According to the latest information, PSG has made a fifth offer estimated at 50 million euros, an offer to which ASM has reportedly responded favorably this time.

Although some details still need to be settled, particularly regarding financial and contractual arrangements, negotiations are now said to be well advanced.  

This deal could also shake up the rankings of the most expensive transfers of the summer in Ligue 1. Matthis Abline's move from FC Nantes to Monaco for €25 million, plus a potential €5 million in bonuses, is unlikely to hold the top spot for long. With a potential fee of €50 million, Akliouche could easily take the lead.

PSG thus seems determined to bolster its attacking options with a player it has been monitoring for several months. At 24, the French international of Algerian descent still has significant room for improvement and has the advantage of knowing the French league well.

Trained in the Paris region, the attacking midfielder is coming off a particularly busy season with Monaco. He played 43 matches in all competitions, scoring 7 goals. His performances also allowed him to take a new step forward on the international stage.

Impressed by his potential, Didier Deschamps included him in the French national team squad for the World Cup held in the United States. The young player made his tournament debut against Iraq, coming on as a substitute for seven minutes in France's 3-0 victory on June 22nd.

Under contract with Monaco until 2028, Akliouche could soon be taking a significant step up in his career. If the final details of the deal are settled, his arrival at PSG would be one of the major transfers of this summer window and, above all, the biggest move recorded so far in Ligue 1.