Newcastle United recently dispatched scouts to watch 23-year-old French winger Maghnes Akliouche during the international break.

According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Maghnes Akliouche is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies are scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the AS Monaco winger. Meanwhile, the French attacking sensation is ready to join the Tyneside outfit.

Who is Maghnes Akliouche?

Maghnes Akliouche has established himself as one of the best young prospects in Ligue 1 since breaking into the first-team squad at AS Monaco. A native of Tremblay-en-France, the Frenchman spent his formative years in his homeland, passing through the academies at Villemomble Sports and US Torcy before graduating from the youth division at AS Monaco.

The 23-year-old broke into the first-team squad at AS Monaco in the 2021/22 season but enjoyed his breakthrough last term. Akliouche has been exceptional for the Ligue 1 outfit in the ongoing campaign, contributing to 16 goals in 36 appearances across all competitions by finding the back of the net six times and providing ten assists.

Meanwhile, Akliouche’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the French winger, with Newcastle United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.

Premier League move on the horizon?

Maghnes Akliouche has been on Newcastle United’s radar for a long time. The Magpies are combing the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window. The Tyneside outfit parted ways with Miguel Almiron a few weeks ago, with the Paraguayan international rejoining Atlanta United.

So, several candidates, including Noni Madueke, have emerged on Newcastle United’s radar, with Akliouche also a viable target. The Premier League club recently dispatched scouts to watch the 23-year-old Frenchman in the game between France and England’s under-21 sides during the international break.

Meanwhile, the highly-rated AS Monaco winger is keen on joining Newcastle United, with the development boosting the Tyneside club’s prospects. It will be interesting to see if the Magpies land the French attacking sensation in the summer transfer window.