Liverpool eye PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye

Liverpool have been linked with Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye as the club weighs further attacking business in the final weeks of the summer window. ESPN reported on August 5, citing RMC Sport, that Liverpool had stepped up their pursuit of the 18-year-old and were among several clubs to make recent inquiries. Paris Saint-Germain are willing to let Mbaye leave this summer for about €50 million, ESPN reported. The Premier League says the 2026 summer transfer window closes on September 1 at 23:00 BST. ### Who is Ibrahim Mbaye, the player Liverpool are being linked with? Ibrahim Mbaye is an 18-year-old forward listed in Paris Saint-Germain’s first-team squad as player No. 49, according to the French club’s official website. PSG says Mbaye was born in Trappes on January 24, 2008, stands 185 cm tall and plays as a forward. PSG’s French-language biography says Mbaye joined the club at age 10 and made his official first-team debut on August 16, 2024, against Le Havre. The club says that appearance made him the youngest player to start a match for PSG, at 16 years, 6 months and 23 days. ### What exactly did ESPN report about Liverpool’s interest? ESPN reported on August 5 that Liverpool were interested in signing Mbaye and had intensified their pursuit, citing RMC Sport. (psg.fr) The report said Liverpool were among multiple teams, including Bayer Leverkusen, to make recent inquiries for the winger. (psg.fr) The same ESPN report said PSG were prepared to offload Mbaye this summer for around €50 million. ESPN presented the move as part of Liverpool’s search for extra attacking depth before the market closes. ### Why is this surfacing now in August? August 6 is inside the final month of the Premier League trading period. (espn.com) The Premier League says the summer 2026 window opened on June 15 and will shut on Tuesday, September 1, at 23:00 BST. ESPN’s transfer-window guide says clubs had to navigate this summer’s market around the World Cup calendar. That timing has compressed decision-making for teams still looking to add players late in the window. (espn.com) ### What would a €50 million fee say about the deal? The €50 million figure in ESPN’s report is the clearest marker of how PSG value Mbaye at this stage. Neither Liverpool nor PSG had announced talks or an agreement as of Thursday, and the reported price remains part of transfer-market reporting rather than a confirmed bid. (premierleague.com) (espn.com) Bayer Leverkusen’s inclusion in the ESPN report also suggests Liverpool would not be alone if PSG formalize a sale process. ESPN did not report that a deal had been agreed, only that inquiries had been made and scouting continued. ### What happens next before the deadline? September 1 is the next fixed date in the story because that is when Premier League clubs must complete their summer business. (espn.com) The league says all deals announced by English top-flight clubs must be finalized before the window closes at 23:00 BST. Liverpool’s next step, if interest develops, would be to move from inquiry stage to formal negotiations with PSG or the player’s representatives. (espn.com) For now, the public reporting points to monitoring and recent contact rather than a completed transfer, with PSG, Liverpool and Mbaye still the named parties to watch before September 1. (premierleague.com)