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Tottenham Hotspur Weigh Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche as Savinho Deal Stalls

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer recruitment drive has taken another intriguing twist with reports that the club are turning their attention towards AS Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche. According to The Independent, the French playmaker is emerging as a realistic alternative to Manchester City’s Savinho, whose valuation has left Spurs reconsidering their options.

Rising Cost of Savinho Deal

Manchester City’s Savinho was initially among Tottenham’s top targets, but the financial outlay required has proven prohibitive. City value the 21-year-old at around £70 million, a figure Spurs are reluctant to match. The Independent reported: “City would want £70m to let Savinho go, a figure Spurs are unwilling to match, leaving the Londoners searching for cheaper options.”

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The Brazilian winger remains highly thought of by Pep Guardiola, despite modest numbers last season. He produced one goal and eight assists in 29 Premier League appearances. Guardiola reflected after City’s 4-0 win at Wolves: “I don’t know,” Guardiola said when asked if Savinho would stay. “Tottenham in that case or any other club who wants a player should call the club.”

Guardiola went further, highlighting Savinho’s potential, saying: “At 21 years old, with the potential he has, he plays a lot of minutes. He has to improve in the final decisions but he is an extraordinary player.”

Akliouche Emerges as an Alternative

That reluctance to overspend has prompted Spurs to look towards Akliouche, a 23-year-old forward who enjoyed a breakout campaign with Monaco. Last season he netted seven goals across competitions and made an immediate impact in the current campaign, scoring in Monaco’s 3-1 victory over Le Havre.

As The Independent highlighted, “Akliouche, 23, has now emerged as a viable alternative, having impressed for the Ligue 1 giants last term with seven goals in all competitions.” Monaco are not willing to let him go easily either, with their valuation understood to be around €55m (£47.5m).

What This Means for Tottenham’s Strategy

Thomas Frank and the Spurs recruitment team continue to build a forward line capable of competing across domestic and European fronts. With Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace also on their list, Spurs appear to be prioritising creative, ball-progressing attackers who can ease the burden on James Maddison and Son Heung-min.

The message is clear. Spurs are unwilling to overspend but remain determined to invest in emerging attacking talent. Akliouche fits that profile, offering technical quality, youth, and the versatility required to thrive in the Premier League.

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As Tottenham supporters, this is the type of news that sparks real excitement. Thomas Frank has already shown he is not afraid to be bold with selections and tactics, and now the club’s transfer approach reflects that same ambition.

Many fans would have admired Savinho’s talent, but paying £70m for a player with one Premier League goal last season feels excessive. Akliouche, however, offers value and potential in a way that suits the new Spurs model. His ability to play across the attacking line and contribute goals makes him an attractive option.

The fact that Monaco want around £47.5m makes this deal significantly more realistic, while still signalling intent from Tottenham. Add Eberechi Eze into the mix and suddenly Spurs could have an attacking trio behind the striker that rivals any in England for creativity and unpredictability.

There is also a wider sense of optimism around the squad under Frank. Supporters are buying into his methods, and the recruitment of young, hungry players is only fuelling that connection. If Akliouche does arrive, he has the qualities to become a fan favourite quickly. Pace, flair and end product are the traits Spurs fans have long cherished, and he appears to tick all those boxes.

For a club that has often been criticised for hesitating in the transfer market, this proactive pursuit of alternatives shows lessons have been learned. Savinho might remain a dream for the future, but Akliouche represents a smart, achievable step in the present.