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TOTTENHAM SEND SCOUTS TO MONITOR 23-YEAR-OLD MAGHNES AKLIOUCHE

Tottenham are tracking AS Monaco playmaker Maghnes Akliouche. Spurs sent scouts to watch the 23-year-old French international and may make a winter move to bolster their attacking options for the season.

Tottenham send scouts to monitor 23-year-old Maghnes Akliouche
Scouts report Tottenham interest in French international - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly interested in Maghnes Akliouche, according to a report from TEAMtalk. During the winter transfer window, the Lilywhites are eager to add a versatile attacker to strengthen their offensive unit. Thus, the North London team has made the 23-year-old AS Monaco playmaker their aim.

The Frenchman is still being watched by the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League champions, who recently dispatched scouts to keep an eye on him during France’s World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine. A winter bid might be imminent after Akliouche made a strong cameo off the bench.

Maghnes Akliouche's career


Since making his debut in the first team at AS Monaco, Maghnes Akliouche has emerged as one of Ligue 1's top young talents. The 23-year-old, who is from Tremblay-en-France, spent his early years there until graduating from AS Monaco's youth tier. Since he enjoyed his breakthrough in the 2023–2024 campaign, the youthful player has not looked back.

Akliouche has already made more than 100 games for AS Monaco, contributing 20 assists and 19 goals. European powerhouses have taken notice of the French playmaker's development, which has helped him establish himself with his country. Tottenham Hotspur is one of the potential suitors fighting for his signature coming into the winter transfer window, but Premier League teams are especially interested in signing him.

Tottenham Hotspur has had their eye on Maghnes Akliouche for a while. During the summer transfer window, the North London club attempted to sign the AS Monaco prospect, but the deal fell through. It seems logical that the Lilywhites are still interested in adding a dynamic attacker to strengthen their offensive unit.

Since Tottenham is already dominating Akliouche this season, the North London team has made him a desirable target. When France played Ukraine in a World Cup qualifying match this week, the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League champions once more dispatched scouts to keep an eye on the 23-year-old Frenchman.

Tottenham has not officially made Akliouche their primary priority, though, as the North London team is still deciding who they will prioritise signing during the winter transfer window. It will be intriguing to observe the French international's future.

VAR REVIEW: CHELSEA 2-2 BOURNEMOUTH, ESTêVãO PENALTY DRAMA EXPLAINED! WAS IT A FOUL OR A DIVE

Explaining the VAR: How an 11th-minute penalty check at Stamford Bridge saved a point for Chelsea against a resilient Bournemouth.

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Antoine Semenyo’s clumsy challenge handed Chelsea a vital lifeline

Every week, the Video Assistant Referee stirs up drama in the Premier League. Let's break down how these calls are made and if they're actually right.

This season, we're digging into the big moments to explain the VAR process and the rules of the game.

What went down: Chelsea's Estêvão was moving into the Bournemouth box, with Antoine Semenyo on his tail. Estêvão went down after some contact with Semenyo. The ref, Barrott, waved off Chelsea's penalty shouts, saying there wasn't a foul. He thought both players made contact naturally as they were running, and Estêvão basically tripped himself.

VAR said, "After looking at it, VAR Pawson suggested Barrott take another look at the monitor for a possible penalty because Semenyo might have tripped Estêvão."

VAR's take: Pawson had to figure out if the contact was just part of the play, like the ref thought, or if Semenyo fouled Estêvão. It was clear Estêvão tripped, but the question was how the contact started.

At first glance, it would be hard for Pawson to disagree with the ref because the main TV angle wasn't clear. But after checking out the sideline and behind views, Pawson saw that Semenyo stepped into Estêvão's path, making enough contact with his leg to cause him to trip.

Pawson told Barrott to check the monitor for a possible penalty. Barrott watched the replays, agreed, and gave Chelsea the penalty.

The call: It was a reasonable VAR call based on today's standards. But it's a borderline case.

Barrott seemed unsure of the monitor and needed some convincing from different angles.

A lot of the time, this kind of contact is just from players running normally, and someone goes down. To give a penalty, there really needs to be a clear foul by the defender. You could say that happened here, but it's a pretty low standard for VAR to get involved.

Chelsea 2-2 AFC Bournemouth

Referee: Sam Barrott

VAR: Craig Pawson

What: VAR check for a foul in the box

When: 11th minute

BREAKING: UNAI EMERY REVEALS THE REAL REASON BEHIND HIS COLD ARTETA HANDSHAKE SNUB NOW

Unai Emery explains why he skipped the post-match handshake as Arsenal’s 4-1 win ends Aston Villa’s 11-game streak at the Emirates.

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Emery snubs Arteta's handshake

Unai Emery said he didn't shake Mikel Arteta's hand right after Aston Villa lost at the Emirates Stadium since the Arsenal manager kept him waiting.

This loss stopped Villa's winning streak at 11 games, their first in almost two months.

Villa held their own in the first half, but Arsenal scored early in the second when Gabriel got to the ball before Emi Martinez on a corner.

Martin Zubimendi quickly made it 2-0, and Leandro Trossard scored a third goal a little after an hour had passed.

Soon after entering the pitch, Gabriel Jesus scored, making it 4-0. Ollie Watkins was able to respond by tapping in a goal late in the game after Donyell Malen's nice play.

After the game, Emery waited to shake Arteta's hand, but he went to the locker room since Arteta was still celebrating with his team.

It’s easy to see. I like to do things fast,” Emery said when asked about why he didn’t shake Arteta’s hand.

“I shake hands, then I go to the dressing room with my players and coaches. I was waiting.

“Arteta was busy with his coaches, so I went inside. It’s not a big deal for me.”

About the match, Emery commented, “We played great in the first half, and things were going our way. We had corners and defended well. We didn’t let them get a corner in the first half.

“We felt good, but we let in the first goal in the second half. Onana getting hurt didn’t help since he’s important for set pieces and in the midfield.

“We didn’t quit, and we kept playing hard. We scored one goal and almost scored more. Arsenal is the best team in the league and should win the title.

“I’m not sure which day it is since we’ve played Arsenal twice already, and we still have to play Nottingham. But I’m happy with our goals and how we're trying to attain them.

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