PSG transfer latest: Barcola, Mbaye and 2 targeted talents

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·25 August 2026

PSG transfer latest: Barcola, Mbaye and 2 targeted talents

Bradley Barcola, a 23-year-old forward signed by Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023 on a deal running until June 2028, has established himself at PSG and with the France national team. However, he has mostly remained a backup option for the biggest nights in Paris and turned down a contract extension offer. So, a departure is taking shape this summer, with Liverpool notably interested. L’Equipe provides an update this Tuesday, along with the recruitment PSG would like to make to replace him. Ibrahim Mbaye (an 18-year-old forward) is also mentioned, but his future remains rather unclear.

2 French talents in the sights.

The desire to recruit a new attacking player matches exactly the gap that Barcola’s departure could leave. The target profile would rather be a young player with high potential. Laciné Megnan (16), Montpellier’s versatile forward, fit the profile, but MHSC are not inclined to let him go this season and hope to raise his value throughout the year to reach a record fee next summer. Adil Hamdani (17), a product of Lyon’s academy born in Paris, is being closely monitored by PSG, while his contract situation is not changing.

“In recent hours, Paris remained firm on its latest demands”

In the Barcola case, talks between the two clubs have resumed with slight progress. In recent hours, Paris remained firm on its latest demands: €140 million. One more week (text added by Loïc Tanzi on X, editor’s note).

“the Senegal international’s attention has turned toward other clubs.”

For Ibrahim Mbaye (18, under contract until 2028), the situation is a little different. Liverpool wanted to be able to negotiate an overall deal with Paris including Barcola and the Senegal international. Paris refused, asking for two separate negotiations. With the English club’s priority being to sign the Frenchman, the Senegal international’s attention has turned toward other clubs. ”

As always with the transfer market, we remain very cautious because there is still a lack of anything concrete. Even if it all makes sense, nothing is settled. Except for the interest in Megnan-Pavé, but Montpellier have indeed been very clear for this season. The idea of a transfer followed immediately by a loan move has been mentioned, without the slightest confirmation. As for Hamdani, the rumor only surfaced yesterday and comes from the sports daily, so nothing is certain.

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As for Barcola and Mbaye, we have seen many reports in recent weeks, and coach Luis Enrique’s choices confirm that they are not in his plans at the moment. That is still not enough to be sure a transfer will be completed, even if it seems likely.

PSG still need an attractive offer, and that has been slow to arrive, although the price has come down from the €170 million previously mentioned for Barcola. That is not surprising; it is part of the negotiation game to start particularly high. Now, we wait to see whether Liverpool and Paris can reach an agreement.

Otherwise, perhaps another club could take advantage. Arsenal, for example, have been mentioned several times this summer. As for Mbaye, things remain rather unclear, although a few Premier League and Bundesliga clubs have been mentioned.

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