Liverpool are assessing whether or not to make an strategy for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye – in addition to his teammate Bradley Barcola.
Mbaye is an 18-year-old proper winger who starred for Senegal on the World Cup.
Liverpool have been among the many golf equipment made conscious of {the teenager}’s availability earlier within the window, however Manchester Metropolis and Tottenham have been understood to have proven higher curiosity.
Nonetheless, it’s Bundesliga facet Bayer Leverkusen who’ve been making the higher progress.
Now with issues concerning the squad’s functionality and lack of goal-power, Liverpool are contemplating an strategy for each PSG flyers.
Mbaye would no less than be a extra pure match to switch Mo Salah who left Anfield and is closing on a transfer to Trabzonspor whereas Barcola prefers the left.
Ibrahim Mbaye, pictured in motion for Senegal on the World Cup, is an choice for Liverpool
A lot will rely upon the asking value as PSG would doubtless ask for over £150m.
The state of affairs is predicted to grow to be clearer within the coming days because the golf equipment keep dialogue.
Mbaye is represented by agent Jorge Mendes.
The 6ft 1in winger has been at PSG since 2018 and made 33 appearances for the senior facet, scoring 4 instances.
He represented France at youth stage earlier than pledging his worldwide allegiance to Senegal in 2025.
Mbaye was a shiny mild for his nation on the World Cup within the US and have become the youngest African scorer in match historical past when he netted a comfort towards France.
Liverpool want to bolster their attacking ranks, although Cody Gakpo has emerged as a goal for Tottenham.
However the membership don’t have any plans to promote the Dutch worldwide Gakpo regardless of the north London facet making their curiosity recognized.
Gakpo, 27, is contracted till 2030 and with present market costs escalating for gamers of his expertise, it will take an enormous sum to vary Liverpool’s stance.
The Dutchman had a weaker season than standard final day out, scoring solely 9 objectives, however is extremely valued by Liverpool all the identical. His finest season, 2024-25, noticed him bang in 18 objectives.
