Liverpool and Man City offered PSG wonderkid Ibrahim Mbaye
Ibrahim Mbaye has been offered to Liverpool and Manchester City after his camp rejected an Aston Villa move, TEAMtalk reports. The PSG Senegal teen's agents want a club that can challenge for major honours, while Premier League giants admire him but do not yet rank him as a top winger target.
Key Takeaways
- Ibrahim Mbaye's representatives have sounded out Liverpool and Manchester City after pushing back on Aston Villa.
- His camp wants a next club that can consistently challenge for major honours.
- Neither Liverpool nor Man City currently view him as a leading winger target.
- PSG reportedly want around £42million and hold him to a contract until 2028.
- Chelsea and Tottenham are also among clubs linked with the 18-year-old Senegal winger.
Why did Ibrahim Mbaye snub Aston Villa?
According to a TEAMtalk exclusive, Aston Villa held serious discussions over a summer move for the Paris Saint-Germain teenager. Talks progressed, but Mbaye's camp ultimately pushed back on Villa Park.
While his entourage believes leaving PSG could aid long-term development, they want a destination that matches what they see as elite potential. Sources say his representatives and family believe he can compete at the highest level and have prioritised clubs that regularly chase the biggest trophies.
That stance has led to his name being put to both Liverpool and Manchester City in recent days, with further talks expected as interest builds across Europe.
Are Liverpool and Man City ready to sign him?
Both clubs admire Ibrahim Mbaye, TEAMtalk reports, but with a major caveat: neither currently ranks him among their leading winger targets. Liverpool's recruitment staff have tracked his progress in Paris while assessing wide attacking options after Mohamed Salah's departure.
The Reds' priority remains Bradley Barcola, with several other high-profile options also monitored. Manchester City are likewise seeking attacking reinforcements and acknowledge Mbaye's long-term potential, yet sources say other targets sit ahead of him on their shortlist.
The Sun reports PSG want around £42million to sell the Senegalese starlet, who is under contract until 2028 and made 31 appearances last season. City have also been linked with him as they search for a Savinho replacement, while Chelsea remain in the market for creative players.
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Which other Premier League clubs want Ibrahim Mbaye?
Beyond Liverpool and City, Chelsea are among the Premier League sides linked with a move. TEAMtalk says the situation remains fluid as Mbaye's camp hunts the right sporting project rather than the quickest exit from PSG.
Separately, RMC Sport reporting relayed by The 4th Official states Tottenham Hotspur hope to land the youngster this summer and would face competition from Liverpool, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea.
The 18-year-old scored three goals and provided two assists in 31 matches for PSG last season, mainly from the right flank, and can also operate on the left. He featured for Senegal at the 2026 World Cup. Whether any suitor meets PSG's valuation—and his camp's ambition—will shape the next chapter of this transfer story.