Tottenham line-up Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche as Savinho alternative | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur are considering AS Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche (23) as an alternative to Manchester City forward Savinho (21), according to a report from The Independent.

Akliouche has been linked with a move away from Monaco all summer, however, that expected departure has yet to materialise. There are plenty of suitors for the France youth international, including Bayer Leverkusen, however, Monaco’s €70m asking price has thus far deterred those suitors.

There is now a new suitor in the form of Tottenham Hotspur. Savinho remains the priority target for Thomas Frank’s side, however, Manchester City’s demands are proving difficult to meet. The Cityzens want £60m for the Brazilian. Spurs have already seen two bids rejected.

Akliouche is a viable alternative. Whilst Monaco still state that €70m is the asking price for the forward, The Independent believe that a deal could be done for a lower figure of €55m. Asked about his future following ASM’s win over Le Havre AC over the weekend, Akliouche was non-committal. Asked if he wanted to stay at Monaco, he responded, “I’m here. I’m here at Monaco.”

GFFN | Luke Entwistle