Why Tottenham Hotspur did not sign £50m Maghnes Akliouche this January

One journalist has now revealed why Tottenham Hotspur’s winter pursuit of Maghnes Akliouche fell through.

Tottenham Hotspur have long been admirers of Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche, with the Lilywhites exploring a move for him back in the summer transfer window.

However, a move then did not materialise, with Spurs signing Xavi Simons instead. But given Tottenham’s injury struggles, with several attackers out injured, there were whispers that Tottenham were willing to make a move...