Manchester United Are Showing Interest In This Ligue 1 Winger: Should Carrick Get Him On Board?

Manchester United have set their sights on Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, according to a recent Fichajes report that places the Red Devils in a three-way tussle with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for the 24-year-old Frenchman. With Akliouche’s contract running until summer 2028, United believe they can secure the wide man at an attractive price when the transfer window reopens.

Akliouche’s current season has done little to dampen the growing attention. In 37 appearances across all competitions he has scored seven goals and supplied eight assists, numbers that underline his reputation as one of Ligue 1’s most dynamic attackers. Equally at home hugging the right touchline or drifting infield as an attacking midfielder, the French talent combines close control, powerful long-range shooting and the vision to craft chances for team-mates.

United’s interest is rooted in more than raw statistics. Manager Michael Carrick is understood to value versatility and end-product from his wide players, traits Akliouche has displayed consistently at the Stade Louis II. At 24, the winger is entering what should be his peak years, offering both immediate impact and long-term upside. The club’s recruitment staff feel he could deepen an attack that has laboured for consistency, while his relatively low resale risk makes the proposition even more appealing.

Yet the path to Old Trafford is anything but clear. Liverpool view Akliouche as a potential upgrade on their flanks, and PSG’s domestic pull remains formidable. Monaco, aware of the escalating demand, are unlikely to let their prized asset leave without a fight, even with only four years remaining on his deal.

Questions persist over how quickly Akliouche could adapt to the Premier League’s relentless tempo and physicality. Carrick’s coaching staff will have to devise a patient integration plan, easing the Frenchman into English football before expecting him to challenge for a starting berth. If managed correctly, United believe they could unearth a gem capable of elevating their forward line for the better part of a decade.

With negotiations expected to intensify later this year, the coming months will reveal whether Carrick can fend off heavyweight competition and convince Akliouche that his future lies in Manchester.