Liverpool have taken their first concrete step toward securing a €50 million deal for a dynamic creative talent, as the club looks to reshape its attack ahead of a major transition.

There's no denying it: Liverpool need a spark of creativity. For years, Mohamed Salah has been that spark—the driving force behind so many of the club's biggest moments. But with Salah set to leave at the end of the season, and Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid last year still fresh, the Reds' right flank has been hit hard. Anfield is facing an almost impossible rebuild on that side of the pitch.

Still, the club has to act. And that means finding someone who can replicate Salah's magic—creating chances, scoring goals, and dictating play from the right. Enter Maghnes Akliouche.

According to L'Equipe, Liverpool have been scouting the 24-year-old AS Monaco star, and they like what they see. Akliouche is a right-sided forward who combines goal-scoring instincts with a playmaker's vision. He has eight goals and 12 assists in 48 appearances this season, logging over 3,450 minutes across all competitions. His recent form has been electric: assists in three straight matches against Auxerre, Toulouse, and Metz, with an average FotMob rating of 7.30.

Akliouche is being praised for his technical subtlety and ability to link midfield with attack—qualities that could make him a perfect fit for Liverpool's system. Former teammate Takumi Minamino has even called him "the best young player I've encountered," adding weight to the growing buzz around the Frenchman.

At €50 million, this would be a significant investment—but one that reflects Akliouche's "huge potential." Liverpool are hoping he can follow a path similar to Salah's own: arriving as a promising talent and rising to elite status at Anfield.

As the summer window approaches, all eyes will be on this potential move. Salah's departure forces Liverpool into something special, and Akliouche might just be the gamble worth taking.