City are looking to revamp their attack before the end of the transfer window, with several players potentially leaving the team. The departure of Jack Grealish has already been confirmed, and James McAtee and Savinho are also expected to join him.

Monaco's valuation of Akliouche is lower than that of Real Madrid's Rodrygo, who could cost around €100 million. This makes Akliouche an attractive option for City, who are looking for a cheaper alternative to the Brazilian player.

Leverkusen are also interested in signing Akliouche, but it remains to be seen whether they will be willing to meet Monaco's asking price of €70 million.