Inter Milan are reportedly put off by the €70 million price tag from Monaco to sign forward player Maghnes Akliouche.
This according to French outlet L’Equipe, via FCInterNews.
Right now, Inter Milan are still all-in on signing Ademola Lookman.
However, the Nerazzurri are accepting the possibility that their pursuit of the Nigerian could fail.
Inter see Lookman as a perfect opportunity to bolster their attack with a proven commodity from within Serie A. However, they will not break the bank to sign the 27-year-old.
And if Inter cannot sign Lookman for what they consider a reasonable fee, they will sign a different attacker.
According to French outlet L’Equipe, another target that has emerged for Inter has been Monaco forward Magnes Akliouche.
The 23-year-old certainly impressed in a recent friendly match against Inter. He scored the opening goal within a minute.
Therefore, it was not necessarily a surprise to see the Nerazzurri approach Monaco with an interest in signing Akliouche.
According to L’Equipe, however, the price tag proved to be prohibitive.
Monaco want a fee of €70 million for Akliouche. And that is more than Inter are able to spend.
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