Liverpool have made an initial approach to Monaco for winger Maghnes Akliouche. 

Sky Sports News understands the club have checked on the potential availability of the 24-year-old France international.

Akliouche is a prime target for Paris Saint-Germain, who have made several offers for him - none of which have been acceptable to Monaco so far.

The most recent offer from the Ligue 1 champions is believed to be in the region of £34m (€40m).

Akliouche was on the bench for France's 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup third-place play-off.

The 24-year-old, who is capable of playing on the right wing or as an attacking midfielder, made 31 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, scoring six goals and adding six assists.