Liverpool Lead Race for PSG Teen Winger Ibrahim Mbaye

Overview

• Liverpool, which were reported Tuesday to be leading the chase for 18-year-old PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, are evaluating a summer move according to multiple UK reports.
• Newcastle United and Aston Villa are seen as the closest challengers, with Manchester City, West Ham and Brighton also tracking the Senegal international.
• PSG retain control through 2028 and are described as favoring a loan to keep a stake in his future, though reports also cite a fee near €30 million, or about $33 million.
• Mbaye has struggled for minutes in Paris this season with roughly 890 in Ligue 1, yet he has broken through for Senegal with three goals in 10 senior caps, which has raised his profile.
• No club has announced a bid or agreement, and the latest coverage builds on CaughtOffside’s reporting that has since been echoed by Football365 and Yahoo Sports.