Tottenham Hotspur have identified Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche as a 'new target' due to Man City's asking price for Savinho, according to The Independent.
Tottenham Hotspur enter the 2025/26 campaign with renewed ambition under new manager Thomas Frank, following a turbulent yet trophy-winning season. Despite finishing 17th in the Premier League last term, their lowest in nearly five decades, Spurs lifted the Europa League, ending a 41-year wait for major European silverware.
The season began with a narrow UEFA Super Cup defeat to PSG, but they returned to Premier League action with a comfortable win over newly promoted Burnley. Mohammed Kudus joined from West Ham United for a fee of around £55m, while permanent deals were struck for Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso. Joao Palhinha also arrived on loan from Bayern Munich, but Spurs' business doesn't appear to be over just yet, with another attacker being targeted.
Tottenham Eyeing Akliouche as Savinho Alternative
Reporting for The Independent, journalist Miguel Delaney has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur are widening their search for attacking reinforcements, with Monaco’s Akliouche now under serious consideration as a more affordable alternative to Manchester City winger Savinho. Spurs have already submitted two offers for Savinho, but City are standing firm on their £60m valuation, a figure that has tempted Tottenham to explore alternatives.
Akliouche, who has a 'left foot made of gold' according to scout Jacek Kulig, impressed last season with seven goals and scored in Monaco’s opening win over Le Havre. The £47.5m-rated star could be seen as a natural replacement for James Maddison, who recently suffered a serious knee injury, which is likely to keep him on the sidelines for the majority of the season.
Savinho was notably absent from Pep Guardiola’s squad for the Premier League opener against Wolves, raising questions about his role this season. Despite contributing eight assists in 29 league appearances last term, Savinho faces fierce competition for minutes, with City boasting a stacked squad of wide players including Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki, Oscar Bobb and Omar Marmoush.
With City unwilling to budge and Tottenham reluctant to meet the asking price, attention has shifted to Akliouche. The 22-year-old is a player who could naturally replace James Maddison, with the England international suffering a serious knee injury, which could keep him out for the majority of the season. GIVEMESPORT reporter Romano has suggested that Man City are 'blocking' a deal for Savinho.