Thierry Henry is a massive fan of the £60m French attacker being monitored by Andrea at Arsenal

Add as preferred source on Google

Arsenal have started monitoring AS Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche, and Thierry Henry has already issued a glowing report on the youngster.

Andrea Berta is looking to sign a new attacker next summer, with the Gunners looking to replace Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli.

Would you sign Maghnes Akliouche for Arsenal next summer?

Comment

Like or Comment

Have your say Sign-in now for free

Arsenal’s attack still needs more firepower, which is why the Italian director is now searching for a new forward to add to Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Akliouche has emerged as one of the targets on Berta’s list, and Henry is someone who has spoken very highly of the 24-year-old in the past.

Arsenal are monitoring Maghnes Akliouche

Arsenal are one of the clubs monitoring Maghnes Akliouche ahead of next summer’s transfer window, according to Flashscore.

The Monaco attacker has been enjoying another impressive campaign in the French principality and is also being targeted by Manchester City.

The winger has six goals and seven assists in 34 appearances for Monaco this season, including two goal involvements against PSG last weekend.

Monaco value him at around £60 million, according to L’Equipe, which is not bad value in this market for a versatile 24-year-old attacker.

Which left winger would you most like to see Andrea Berta prioritise in 2026?

Comment

Like or Comment

Have your say Sign-in now for free

Akliouche can play on either flank, but also through the middle, making him an ideal player for the Gunners’ squad.

Thierry Henry rates Arsenal target Maghnes Akliouche

Thierry Henry is a massive fan of Akliouche, having coached him for the France U-21 team at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Speaking about Akliouche back in 2024, Henry told Le Quotidien du Sport: “What impresses me most is the way he presses, how he always wants the ball, his activity, his desire, his intention.”

“I’m not talking about his qualities, which are enormous, especially his turning, his forward movement, and his final pass.

“What impresses me is his work off the ball. That intelligence to stop two meters before being beaten by a dribble. And not to throw himself blindly into the press. He has this ability to understand with and without the ball.”