Tottenham are expected to revive interest in Ligue 1 playmaker in the summer

"Tottenham may yet revive their interest in Maghnes Akliouche when the summer transfer window opens, after missing out on the Monaco playmaker during January. According to TEAMtalk, Spurs explored the possibility of a deal earlier this year but ultimately saw the 23-year-old remain with AS Monaco as the window closed. Akliouche has enjoyed another impressive campaign in Ligue 1, continuing to build a reputation as one of the division's most technically gifted attacking midfielders."

"Comfortable operating between the lines, drifting wide, or carrying the ball through midfield, he fits the profile Tottenham have been targeting as they reshape their creative options. He has four goals and five assists in 28 appearances for the French club this season. The reason why Tottenham lost interest in Akliouche Tottenham's failure to land Akliouche in January was not necessarily a reflection of lost interest, but rather a consequence of priorities elsewhere."

"The North London club opted to reinforce different areas of the squad, bringing in Conor Gallagher to add energy and leadership in midfield, while also securing Brazilian left-back Souza to bolster defensive depth. Last summer, Akliouche had already been discussed internally as an alternative to Xavi Simons, highlighting that Tottenham's admiration for the Monaco man is not new."

Tottenham explored signing Maghnes Akliouche in January but the 23-year-old remained at AS Monaco. Akliouche has produced another strong Ligue 1 season, registering four goals and five assists in 28 appearances and building a reputation as a technically gifted attacking midfielder who can operate between the lines, drift wide, or carry the ball through midfield. Tottenham prioritised other areas in January, adding Conor Gallagher and Brazilian left-back Souza, having previously considered Akliouche as an alternative to Xavi Simons. Akliouche remains on Tottenham's radar and could be targeted in the summer as injuries ease and squad needs clarify.

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