Liverpool are showing serious interest in 18-year-old winger Ibrahima Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain. According to French outlet L'Équipe, the Merseysiders, alongside Borussia Dortmund, are at the forefront of the race for the talented player.
Other clubs eyeing the Senegal international include Manchester United, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Chelsea, as well as Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Bayer Leverkusen.
Reasons for departure from PSG and price tag
Ibrahima Mbaye is determined to leave the Parisian club following discussions with Luis Enrique and Luis Campos. The main reason for his decision is the desire for regular playing time to develop his potential.
PSG's hierarchy is open to letting their academy graduate go, especially after bolstering their attacking line with the signing of Manes Akliouche from Monaco and nearing a deal for 21-year-old Ajax winger Mike Gotts. The Parisians are looking to receive between $46.2 million and $57.8 million for Mbaye.
Why Liverpool are the favourites
Crucially, the guarantee of playing time could be a decisive factor for the young winger when selecting his new club.
Under manager Andoni Iraola, Liverpool are experiencing a shortage of wide forwards, with Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, Rio Ngumoa, and new signing Victor Munoz all vying for places. Despite ongoing talks regarding Bradley Barcola, the Merseysiders have yet to discover a suitable replacement for Mohamed Salah on the right flank. Mbaye, although right-footed, has consistently performed well on the right side under Luis Enrique's guidance.
