Ibrahim Mbaye offered to Liverpool and Man City after Villa snub
Paris Saint-Germain teenager Ibrahim Mbaye has been offered to Liverpool and Manchester City after his camp rejected a move to Aston Villa, TEAMtalk reports. Representatives are targeting elite clubs for the Senegal winger’s next step, though neither Anfield nor the Etihad currently ranks him as a leading winger target.
Key Takeaways
- Ibrahim Mbaye’s agents have sounded out Europe’s elite after shelving serious Aston Villa talks.
- TEAMtalk says the PSG wonderkid’s name has been put to Liverpool and Manchester City in recent days.
- Neither club currently sees him as a top winger priority, with Liverpool focused on Bradley Barcola.
- The Sun reports PSG want around £42m; Chelsea and Tottenham are also linked amid wider European interest.
Why did Ibrahim Mbaye turn down Aston Villa?
According to an exclusive TEAMtalk report, Aston Villa held genuine discussions over a summer move for the Paris Saint-Germain youngster. Talks progressed, but Mbaye’s camp ultimately pushed back on a switch to Villa Park.
His representatives and family believe leaving PSG could aid long-term development, yet insist his next club must match elite potential and consistently challenge for the biggest honours. That stance closed the door on a Midlands move and pushed the Senegal teenager’s name toward clubs higher up the Premier League hierarchy.
Are Liverpool and Man City ready to sign Ibrahim Mbaye?
Sources told TEAMtalk the teenager has been offered to both Liverpool and Manchester City. There is admiration at Anfield and the Etihad, but with a major caveat: neither side currently ranks him among their leading winger targets.
Liverpool’s recruitment staff have tracked Mbaye closely and are assessing wide attacking options after Mohamed Salah’s departure, yet Bradley Barcola remains the priority. Manchester City are also hunting attacking reinforcements as Enzo Maresca reshapes the squad, but other shortlist names sit ahead of the PSG star. The situation remains fluid, with further talks expected in the coming weeks.
Which other clubs are chasing Ibrahim Mbaye?
The Sun has reported Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are set for a transfer battle, with PSG seeking around £42 million for the 18-year-old. The French champions are under no rush to sell a player contracted until 2028 who made 31 appearances last season.
The 4th Official, citing RMC Sport, says Tottenham Hotspur also hope to land Ibrahim Mbaye and would face competition from Liverpool, City, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen. Primarily a right-sided wide player who can also operate on the left, he scored three goals and added two assists in those 31 PSG outings.
For more developing transfer intrigue and unexplained twists, follow our True Crime & Unsolved Mysteries coverage as this chase unfolds across Europe.