{"id":49430,"date":"2026-06-30T07:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/the-ultimate-rejection-liverpool-and-manchester-united-have-been-told-they-would-prefer-the-frenchman-to-move-to-psg\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T07:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:32:12","slug":"the-ultimate-rejection-liverpool-and-manchester-united-have-been-told-they-would-prefer-the-frenchman-to-move-to-psg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/the-ultimate-rejection-liverpool-and-manchester-united-have-been-told-they-would-prefer-the-frenchman-to-move-to-psg\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate rejection: Liverpool and Manchester United have been told they would prefer the Frenchman to move to PSG"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/the-ultimate-rejection-liverpool-and-manchester-united-have-been-told-they-would-prefer-the-frenchman-to-move-to-psg\/#PSG_move_ahead_of_Liverpool_and_Man_United\" >PSG move ahead of Liverpool and Man United<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/the-ultimate-rejection-liverpool-and-manchester-united-have-been-told-they-would-prefer-the-frenchman-to-move-to-psg\/#It_will_be_a_big_blow_for_the_Iraora_team_compared_to_the_Carrick_team\" >It will be a big blow for the Iraora team compared to the Carrick team.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool and Manchester United are set to suffer major transfer setbacks, but Monaco midfielder Magnes Akrioche is reported to have Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred destination this summer.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to TEAMtalk, Akulioche has told both Premier League clubs that joining PSG is his priority.<\/p>\n<p>The Ligue 1 champions are currently in negotiations with Monaco and are said to be in a favorable position to win the title.<\/p>\n<p>The direction of the transfer is clear. ESPN also reported that PSG considers Acriusz a priority target.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSG_move_ahead_of_Liverpool_and_Man_United\"><\/span>PSG move ahead of Liverpool and Man United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acrioch has enjoyed a fantastic season with Monaco, becoming one of the most exciting attacking midfielders in French football.<\/p>\n<p>His creativity, close control, intelligence between the lines and ability to play across attacking roles made him attractive to several top clubs.<\/p>\n<p>For Liverpool, he was seen as part of a wider attacking rebuild, particularly as the club considers young, creative options.<\/p>\n<p>For Manchester United, he made sense as a flexible midfielder who could add quality to the final third and help revamp their attacking structure.<\/p>\n<p>However, PSG always looked like a dangerous rival. They can offer Champions League football, domestic domination, the French football project and the chance to work under Luis Enrique.<\/p>\n<p>This is a very attractive package for the French international, who is already playing in Ligue 1.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_will_be_a_big_blow_for_the_Iraora_team_compared_to_the_Carrick_team\"><\/span>It will be a big blow for the Iraora team compared to the Carrick team.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This feels like a bigger setback for Liverpool than it did for Man United.<\/p>\n<p>United have other priorities in midfield this summer, but Liverpool appear to have a more urgent need for attacking creativity and long-term changes in their forward areas.<\/p>\n<p>Akurios would have suited Liverpool&#8217;s style well. He is strong in pressing, technically sharp and comfortable receiving the ball in tight spaces. Finding those qualities is not easy.<\/p>\n<p>Still, English clubs often face an uphill battle when a player makes a clear preference for PSG.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool and United shouldn&#8217;t waste too much time trying to change his mind.<\/p>\n<p>Unless PSG&#8217;s move suddenly stalls, both Premier League clubs might be better off moving quickly to alternative targets.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Romano unleashes bombshell on Marcus Rashford as Manchester United negotiations yield shocking outcome <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool and Manchester United are set to suffer major transfer setbacks, but Monaco midfielder Magnes Akrioche is reported to have Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred destination this summer.According to TEAMtalk, Akulioche has told both Premier League clubs that joining PSG is his priority. 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