Manchester United and their neighbors Manchester City want to sign 23-year-old French midfielder Maghnes Akliouche.

Many clubs are tracking the young Monaco midfielder, who has been inspiring to watch this season. Akliouche ranks among the best under-23 players in Ligue 1 and has delivered 8 assists and 4 goals for Monaco in the league.

Manchester United view Maghnes Akliouche as a young midfielder who can play comfortably on the right wing, while also being effective as a right midfielder and an attacking midfielder.

Manchester City and Inter Milan have also shown interest in the Olympic silver medalist, and The Citizens could make a move for Akliouche this summer. With several players likely to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the club sees Akliouche as a valuable addition.

Manchester United Want French Midfielder Maghnes Akliouche

Pep Guardiola’s side could bring in the Frenchman as an understudy for Bernardo Silva or as a squad player next season, as the Citizens aim to usher in a new era of hungry, technically gifted players to form a new core at the club.

Inter Milan have also gathered information on the player, as the Serie A champions aim to add a bit of flair to their squad this summer.

Real Madrid have also inquired about the midfielder, but they are unlikely to make a move given the depth they have in the right wing position.