The AS Monaco, having initially taken the lead in the race to recruit Johan Bakayoeko, the winger of the PSV Eindhoven, now seems to face an increased competition from German clubs. The Monegasque club encounters difficulties in selling Maghnes Akliouche, a prerequisite for the signature of the young Belgian. This situation represents a significant setback for ASM supporters, who hoped to strengthen their strength in attack after the arrival of Ansu Fati. The initial objective was to generate significant revenues through the sale of Akliouche, in order to finance the recruit of Bakayoeko, a player considered a major and international Belgian asset with 18 selections.

However, the persistent difficulties in yielding Maghnes Akliouche enabled other European clubs to position themselves. Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund have now embarked on the fight to take over the player, who scored 12 goals in all competitions last season. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, AS Monaco is now lagging behind in this issue, overtaken by these giants of the Bundesliga. This situation is all the more worrying since Johan Bakayoeko would have the Bundesliga as the first destination for his next transfer.

This evolution of events is a double blow for AS Monaco, threatening to permanently compromise this offensive track. The financial difficulties associated with Akliouche’s sale have paved the way for fierce competition, and the player seems to favour a return to Germany. This defeat in the Bakayoeko signing race could impact AS Monaco’s attack plans for next season, forcing the club to reconsider its recruitment strategies.