Barcelona closely monitoring Monaco duo Ben Seghir & Akliouche | OneFootball

Barcelona have added AS Monaco forwards Eliesse Ben Seghir and Maghnes Akliouche to their list of potential summer targets. (h/t Mundo Deportivo)

The Catalan giants are looking to add depth to their star-studded attack that already contains Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.

With the likes of Ansu Fati and Pau Victor linked with exits, the Blaugrana may have to dip their toes in the transfer market for possible replacements.

Seghir and Akliouche were at the heart of Monaco’s attack in the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season, turning heads with their scintillating performances.

Seghir, 20, has consistently weaved magic with his dynamic dribbling and playmaking on the left wing, racking up nine goals and four assists in all competitions.

The Moroccan talent has 10 international caps to his name and also won the Bronze medal with the Atlas Lions in the Paris Olympics last year.

Akliouche has been a perfect foil on the right wing, racking up seven goals and 12 assists in all competitions this season.

Barca should have noticed the 23-year-old’s immense talent after he scored against them in the 2024/25 Champions League.

The French U-23 international has attracted a lot of suitors with his incredible form, prompting Monaco to consider his sale for an appropriate fee this summer.

Barca, however, face tough competition from Liverpool for the Olympic silver medalist, who is valued at around €70 million.

The transfer fee will dent Barca’s chances due to their financial limitations, but they can use Fati as a makeweight in the deal if they are keen on signing the French talent.

Monaco have identified Fati as a top target to bolster their attack in the summer window, with the Spaniard falling down the pecking order under Barca manager Hansi Flick.

The La Liga champions are also looking at the possibility of signing Marcus Rashford and Luis Diaz this summer.