Liverpool Cool Interest Over Combined Fee

Ibrahim Mbaye can still leave Paris Saint-Germain before the transfer window closes, with talks continuing despite Liverpool’s growing reservations over price. The 18-year-old winger has made clear he wants regular first-team football elsewhere, and his representatives, led by super-agent Jorge Mendes, have been holding advanced discussions across Europe.

Liverpool’s interest initially looked promising. Sources close to Mbaye confirmed his genuine enthusiasm for Anfield, with manager Andoni Iraola reportedly viewing him as an ideal fit for his high-intensity attacking system. However, complications emerged once PSG made clear that signing both Mbaye and Bradley Barcola together would cost the Reds close to €200 million combined.

Consequently, Liverpool have stepped back from active negotiations, deeming PSG’s individual valuation of Mbaye, sitting between €40 million and €50 million, too expensive given their broader summer priorities. That hesitation has opened the door for other suitors to reconsider their positions.

Notably, several clubs have registered enquiries with PSG regarding his availability, including Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa. Bayer Leverkusen previously came close to reaching agreement earlier in the summer, only for Mbaye himself to pause that move once Liverpool’s interest first emerged.

Mendes Keeps Options Open As Deadline Nears

Reports suggest Mendes is deliberately playing a patient game, confident that his extensive network will eventually produce a suitable destination before the window shuts. His influence, according to sources, matters more than any single club’s initial preference.

For PSG, Mbaye’s situation reflects a squad simply too stacked to guarantee him consistent minutes. He managed just 31 appearances across all competitions last season, only 11 as a starter, scoring three goals amid fierce competition for attacking places at Parc des Princes.

Whether Liverpool eventually reconsider or another club steps forward, this saga looks set to continue right up until deadline day, according to TransferFeed, given how many parties remain genuinely interested.

Readers following the Premier League’s remaining summer transfer business can find continued coverage on KCPredict as this situation develops further.