Paris Saint-Germain youngster Ibrahim Mbaye has emerged as a player of interest for Liverpool, with the Reds keeping close tabs on the highly-rated winger as he considers a move away from the French champions in search of more first-team football.According to GiveMeSport, the 18-year-old Senegal international is expected to leave Paris this summer after struggling for regular opportunities. PSG are believed to value the talented attacker at no less than €50 million, although that figure could climb even higher given the current transfer market.🚨🔴 Liverpool have made contact with Ibrahima Mbaye’s new agent Jorge Mendes.Mbaye also has proposals from Bundesliga clubs — giving priority to #LFC project.Deal was close with Leipzig but collapsed after Diomande-PSG off.Talks will follow, as @FabriceHawkins reported. pic.twitter.com/4DFqcIdazE— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2026 Mbaye is said to be attracted by the prospect of joining Liverpool, but the Premier League champions are not alone in the race. Bayer Leverkusen have already opened direct negotiations with PSG and currently appear to have the edge. Even so, the teenager is keeping his options open and would be happy to receive a concrete proposal from Anfield.Leverkusen's pursuit has gathered momentum thanks to positive discussions between PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Bayer chief Fernando Carro, whose strong working relationship has helped move talks forward.At the same time, Mbaye's route into the PSG starting lineup has become increasingly difficult. The winger, who has been labelled an African "phenomenon," featured 24 times in Ligue 1 last season and scored three goals, but found himself behind Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola in the pecking order.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Interestingly, Mbaye is not the only PSG wide player Liverpool are tracking. The Merseyside club continue to push for Bradley Barcola and have already held initial discussions with the French side over a potential transfer.Liverpool are reportedly prepared to table an offer worth around €100 million, while Barcola himself is keen on a switch to Anfield. Personal terms are unlikely to present any problems, but negotiations have stalled because PSG are demanding a staggering €170 million.Barcola says 'yes' to Liverpool, but PSG's demands are sky-highThe French champions believe that valuation is justified by Barcola's impressive World Cup campaign, during which he registered three goals and one assist for France, as well as his status as a back-to-back Champions League winner.##NAJAVA_MECA_9879086##
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