Tottenham are weighing up another attacking option as they assess a player who has already caught the eye in the Champions League and is now firmly back on their radar.
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a few transfer targets in recent months, including wide players.
Antoine Semenyo is said to be the priority signing for Spurs, with reports claiming that Tottenham are readying a £65 million bid for the Ghana international, inclusive of £5 million in add-ons.
The wide man, however, is not the only one linked with a move to Tottenham, with one French star now reported to be on the radar of the Lilywhites.
Tottenham explore Maghnes Akliouche transfer
According to Football Insider, Spurs are believed to be continuing to explore a move for AS Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche as they look to add more flair and attacking quality to their squad.
The 23-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham last summer and was reported to have been valued at £47 million, which is significantly lower than Semenyo’s clause.
The French international has managed three goals and three assists in 15 appearances for AS Monaco so far this season, and he has already come up against Tottenham in a Champions League league phase tie where he impressed.
Speaking on the links, journalist Pete O’Rourke explained why the player remains under consideration and highlighted what Tottenham will have seen from him.
He said: “I am sure he is on that radar for Tottenham, he was on the radar in the summer so they will continue to keep tabs on him.
“I was surprised that no top club did make a move for Akliouche in the summer window. He is a real top player who had a very good season for Monaco last year and he has started this season in good form as well.
“He also impressed against Spurs in that Champions League meeting between the two sides this season as well so it just showed what he can do against top opposition.”
Spurs assessment of Maghnes Akliouche and how he compares to Antoine Semenyo
Indeed, Tottenham had the opportunity to scout Akliouche up close in their UCL encounter, and they will have been impressed by his creativity.
There is an argument to be made that he was the best player in that league phase tie against Spurs, and he is for sure a solid alternative to Semenyo.
The Monaco man, however, does not have Premier League experience, which is the advantage Semenyo has over him, and it remains to be seen if he is still valued at £47 million or if that valuation has shifted in the last three months.
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