Tottenham eye Akliouche after Savinho bid stalls

Spurs pivot to Monaco winger Akliouche as bids for Savinho stall in the transfer window

Tottenham eye Akliouche after Savinho bid stalls

Tottenham have reportedly shifted their focus from Savinho to Maghnes Akliouche of Monaco after bid talks for the Brazilian winger stalled. The Independent notes that Manchester City place a £70 million valuation on Savinho, a price Tottenham has hesitated to meet, prompting a change in strategy as the window remains open. Akliouche, who has developed in Monaco since moving from their under 21 side, has posted two seasons with double digit goals and assists and already featured in this season’s 3-1 win over Le Havre. The move would hinge on a roughly €55 million price tag that Monaco is believed to consider near the high end of the market for a young winger with Ligue 1 experience. The context of a busy window underlines how clubs are weighing upside against immediate impact as they chase value in a crowded market.

The shift signals Tottenham trying to balance urgency with budget discipline. Akliouche offers pace and creativity that could help cover for Maddison while the team searches for a longer term fix. If the deal materializes, Spurs would lean on potential upside rather than an established Premier League star, a common gamble in today’s transfer market. For Monaco, selling at a close to €55 million price would validate their development model and could fund new signings. The wider market is testing price expectations for rising talents from Ligue 1, where clubs increasingly demand high fees for players who have proven consistency in a top European league. The risk is clear: a rapid, high-value signing can backfire if adaptation is slow or if the club’s financial planning comes under pressure.

Highlights

The transfer market keeps its tempo high and Spurs will need more than a bright name to justify the price.