Tottenham sent scouts to watch Monaco play Auxerre in Ligue 1 this weekend, as they continue to run the rule over attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche. The club were linked with a summer swoop to sign the 23-year-old and appear to be keeping a watching brief on the young forward. During the summer, Spurs signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

Tottenham have reportedly shifted their focus to AS Monaco’s rising star Maghnes Akliouche after Arsenal hijacked their move for Eberechi Eze in brutal fashion. The deal, which Spurs insiders believed was all but wrapped up, was snatched away at the eleventh hour, plunging them into chaos and igniting fury among already restless supporters.

Manchester City have entered the race for AS Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, challenging Bayer Leverkusen in a late-window transfer battle.

Bayer Leverkusen are considering signing Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, who has also caught the eye of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.