Liverpool\u2019s search for wide attacking reinforcements has led them to Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye, with any move for the teenager separate from their ongoing interest in Bradley Barcola.<\/p>\n
The Times report that Liverpool have entered the chase for the Senegal international, who is also being linked with Bayer Leverkusen in a deal said to be worth between $46.2 million (\u20ac40 million) and $57.7 million (\u20ac50 million). The club have already made direct contact with Mbaye\u2019s agent, Jorge Mendes, and the relationship between the two parties is understood to be strong. Mbaye is \u201cattracted to moving to Anfield\u201d and is viewed as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah, particularly because he can operate on the right wing.<\/p>\n
That pursuit is not expected to alter Liverpool\u2019s position on Barcola. The Frenchman remains a target, and he is keen on a move to Merseyside, but PSG\u2019s valuation of nearly $195 million has so far stood in the way of progress.<\/p>\n
Mbaye\u2019s rise has been quick. He became the youngest appearance-maker in PSG history when he debuted at 16, and has remained involved regularly since then. Over the last two seasons he has made 42 appearances, often used by Luis Enrique in Ligue 1 so senior attackers can be preserved for the closing stages of the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Last season, 75% of those outings came in France\u2019s top division. He scored three goals and added two assists, although only 10 of his 24 appearances were starts. His numbers for Senegal have also moved fast, with 15 senior caps, four goals and three assists. A solo goal against France at the 2026 World Cup drew attention.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s interest is shaped by a clear emphasis on pace in wide areas. Mbaye fits that profile, having reached 20.87 miles per hour in the Champions League last season, with only 13 wingers bettering that figure, including Barcola at 21.37 mph. He also averaged 1.9 dribbles per 90 in Ligue 1 last term, while Rio Ngumoha was the only Liverpool player to exceed that total in the Premier League last season.<\/p>\n
Liverpool spent about $600 million last summer but recovered around $250 million in sales. Having already spent $81 million on J\u00e9r\u00e9my Jacquet and $46 million on Mu\u00f1oz, further big moves may still depend on exits. Curtis Jones could go to Inter, while Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa are also options to leave. Salah\u2019s wages, now off the books, add further room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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