Tottenham Hotspur are ramping up their pursuit of Monaco’s creative sparkplug Maghnes Akliouche as they desperately seek solutions to their attacking woes, according to TEAMtalk.
Spurs Struggling Under New Management
The North London outfit find themselves in a precarious 13th position in the Premier League, a far cry from the optimism that surrounded the club after lifting the Europa League trophy last season. Despite finishing 17th in the previous campaign, fans had genuine hope—but Thomas Frank’s reign has started with significant turbulence.
Injuries to crucial attacking players including James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, and Dejan Kulusevski have exposed Tottenham’s lack of depth in forward areas. The club’s substantial summer investment in attacking reinforcements has failed to deliver sustained goal contributions, forcing decision-makers to explore fresh options in the January transfer window.
Why Akliouche Fits the Bill
The 23-year-old French international has emerged as Tottenham’s priority target after scouts attended Monaco’s 3-1 defeat to Lyon at Stade Louis II last weekend. This wasn’t Spurs’ first attempt to secure his signature—they previously pursued the versatile forward during the summer window.
Akliouche’s creative influence is exactly what Frank’s struggling side needs. With three goals and five assists across 22 appearances this season, the Monaco academy graduate has demonstrated his ability to unlock defenses. His 12 assists last campaign particularly caught the eye, showcasing his capacity to thread passes through tight spaces and connect midfield with attack.
What makes Akliouche especially attractive is his tactical flexibility. He excels at dropping into deeper pockets to collect possession before surging forward—precisely the quality Tottenham lack when transitioning from midfield to attack.
The Price Tag Challenge
Monaco won’t let their prized asset leave cheaply. With a contract running until 2028, the eight-time French champions could demand £50m or more, according to TEAMtalk.
As European qualification hopes fade rapidly, Tottenham need reinforcements capable of transforming their season. Akliouche could be that catalyst.
