Liverpool are believed to be aiming to position themselves as frontrunners for Mbaye, according to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke. O’Rourke discussed on the Transfer Insider podcast that the club has signaled clear interest in Mbaye, and Bayern Leverkusen have been among the teams chasing the Senegalese forward this summer. The sense within Liverpool is that Mbaye would be open to a move to England and to Anfield, motivated by the prospect of testing himself in the Premier League and at a high level.
There has been discussion that PSG, who boast a wealth of attacking options, could be open to letting Mbaye depart if a suitable offer arrives, especially after engaging in talks with potential bidders. In recent reports, the fee under consideration has been described as around £43 million, a figure that has circulated in transfer chatter as talks progress. David Lynch has noted that while PSG has been close to finalizing a fee with other clubs, the recent approach from Liverpool could influence how PSG price the player, given the proximity of agreements with teams like RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen.
Liverpool’s objective remains to complete these negotiations before the close of the summer transfer window on 1 September at 11pm, with the club aiming to finalize both Mbaye and Barcola deals if possible. The situation continues to develop as talks proceed and as PSG weighs its options amid a busy attacking roster.
Note: This summary reflects reported discussion and public transfer speculation surrounding Ibrahim Mbaye and does not imply a finalized agreement.
