AS Monaco is experiencing an intense summer transfer window, marked by the beginning of a new era under the leadership of Filipe Luis. After finishing the 2025-2026 season in 7th place, the Principality club is undergoing a major squad overhaul, hoping to aim higher in Ligue 1 and succeed in their upcoming European playoffs in the coming weeks.
Major Departures and the Need to Find Balance
The transfer of Maghnes Akliouche to Paris Saint-Germain marked a turning point in the Monaco dressing room, with the move being made official for a reported fee of €50 million according to Orange Sports. This move is part of a cost-cutting policy to reduce the wage bill and replenish the club’s finances. At the same time, uncertainty still surrounds the futures of Florian Balogun and especially Lamine Camara, who is highly sought after in England. The club is looking to maximize the value of the latter, whose future appears to lie across the Channel, according to Media365.
Incoming Reinforcements and Active Targets
On the arrivals front, the priority is strengthening the attack. The departure of Akliouche has left a gap, and AS Monaco have set their sights on Algerian international winger Farès Ghedjemis. After a standout season with Frosinone (15 goals, 3 assists), Ghedjemis has also attracted interest from Celtic Glasgow. The club from the Rock has already submitted an initial offer, reportedly €7 million plus €2 million in bonuses according to lecourrier-dalgerie.com, but this proposal was deemed insufficient by Frosinone. Competition is expected to be fierce for the player, who was named Serie B’s best player and is valued at around €10 million.
New Dynamic Under Filipe Luis
Preseason preparations are in full swing, with a major test coming up against Liverpool this Sunday at Anfield (3:30pm, live on Ligue 1+). For Filipe Luis, newly arrived on the bench, the challenge is to quickly establish cohesion within a deeply reshaped squad. Team chemistry still needs to be refined after numerous player changes—a significant challenge as European fixtures approach.
What’s Next
Monaco’s transfer window is far from settled. Beyond the futures of Camara and Balogun, the club could step up efforts to find Akliouche’s successor and finalize the signing of a dynamic winger. The momentum initiated by Filipe Luis will be closely watched in the coming matches, as the Principality hopes to see its squad take shape before the official restart.