El Mala move stalls: will BVB swoop for a PSG gem? | OneFootball

Following the latest developments in the transfer saga surrounding a PSG talent, Borussia Dortmund are said to have a good chance of signing him. The 18-year-old is considered a possible alternative if the move for Said El Mala does not materialize.

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly looking closely at a possible move for PSG talent Ibrahim Mbaye. If a transfer for top target Said El Mala falls through, the 18-year-old attacking player from Paris could become a serious alternative.

According to information from the French newspaper L’Équipe, BVB, along with Liverpool FC, are among the favorites in the race for Mbaye. The Senegal international is still under contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2028, but is said to be open to a move. The reason is his limited chances of playing in the star-studded attack of the Champions League winners.

Mbaye had already hoped for a bigger role under coach Luis Enrique last season. Instead, the winger was used mainly as a substitute. In talks, Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos are said to have indicated to him that a departure could be a sensible solution for all parties. In addition to a permanent transfer, a loan move is also considered possible.

BVB reportedly in a strong position in the race for Ibrahim Mbaye

There is no shortage of interested clubs. In addition to Dortmund and Liverpool, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea have also been linked with the talent. Interest is said to be particularly strong from England and Germany.

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PSG are said to have already held concrete talks with some clubs. Bayer Leverkusen are reported to have submitted an offer for Mbaye, which the Parisians rejected. RB Leipzig also looked into the attacking player as part of other transfer negotiations. How high the transfer fee could ultimately be remains unclear.

At BVB, however, Said El Mala still remains the top priority. But if that transfer does not go through, Mbaye is likely to be at the top of the list of possible alternatives. A move for both attacking talents, on the other hand, is considered highly unlikely. From a financial point of view, a double transfer would be very difficult to pull off.

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