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Manchester United Target Akliouche and Senesi for Summer

Published 15 April 2026

Manchester United are gearing up for a transformative summer transfer window, with reports indicating pursuits of key attacking and defensive talents amid plans for squad overhauls and a potential managerial decision.

The club, currently third in the Premier League and on track for Champions League qualification, has been linked to AS Monaco's 24-year-old French international Maghnes Akliouche. The versatile right winger, who can also play as a No. 10, has recorded seven goals and eight assists in 37 appearances this season, helping Monaco secure fifth place in Ligue 1. Sources close to the negotiations say Monaco would accept an offer of at least 40 million pounds for Akliouche, whose contract runs until 2029. United view him as a potential addition to bolster their wide areas, where players like Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Amad Diallo have provided competition but occasional inconsistencies in cutting edge. However, Liverpool and Tottenham are also monitoring the player, with Liverpool considering him as a long-term option should Mohamed Salah depart.

In defense, United are advancing toward a deal for Bournemouth center-back Marcos Senesi, a 28-year-old Argentine whose...

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