Transfer market – Liverpool, Dortmund, Bayern… Europe circles Mbaye

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·6 August 2026

Transfer market – Liverpool, Dortmund, Bayern… Europe circles Mbaye

The future of Ibrahim Mbaye, the 18-year-old Paris Saint-Germain winger, could be written far from the capital. According to L’Équipe, numerous German and English clubs have made their move. Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are currently said to be offering the two projects most likely to convince the young Senegal international.

PSG leaves Ibrahim Mbaye to decide his future

“Initially inclined to stay in France, Ibrahim Mbaye had his situation clarified by Luis Campos and Luis Enrique. The two men told the player and those around him that he would have a similar amount of playing time and that it was up to them to make a decision about his future. The sporting adviser even suggested the idea of a loan move.”

Paris Saint-Germain therefore does not seem to be directly pushing Ibrahim Mbaye towards the exit, but neither can it guarantee him a bigger role in the rotation. The possible arrival of new attacking players only adds to this uncertainty. In that context, a departure could allow him to find greater continuity, while the possibility of a loan would leave the Parisian club with control over his future.

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“European executives and Ibrahim Mbaye’s representatives, led by Jorge Mendes, are now waiting for Paris to clarify its position and set a price for interested clubs. They already know that the Parisian decision-makers will not stand in the way of a departure if an offer is deemed satisfactory.”

The case nevertheless remains on hold pending PSG’s decision. Before negotiations can really move forward, Paris will have to determine its financial demands and probably decide between a permanent transfer and a loan. The club may not be closing the door on a departure, but that does not mean it will accept just any proposal for a player developed at the PSG Campus and still under contract.

Many suitors in Germany and England

“Bayern Munich, Dortmund, Leipzig and Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, along with Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Chelsea in the Premier League, have all made moves to varying degrees of concreteness.”

This list illustrates the interest Ibrahim Mbaye is generating, but not all options should be placed on the same level. L’Équipe points out that the approaches are more or less concrete. Some clubs may simply have made enquiries, while others have already presented their project. The competition is there, but it is not yet enough to point to a preferred destination.

“As reported by the German press, Leverkusen also submitted an offer to PSG, the amount of which has not been disclosed, but it was rejected.”

This rejected bid is the most concrete element among the various expressions of interest mentioned. It confirms that Bayer Leverkusen went beyond simply making enquiries, without revealing Paris’s demands. PSG’s rejection may be explained either by an insufficient amount or by a desire to wait and see how a particularly lively market around the player develops.

Liverpool and Dortmund take the lead

“Today, two projects seem to stand out: Liverpool and Dortmund. Both clubs have already had plenty of time to lay out their arguments to convince Mbaye to join them.”

Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund appear to be the most advanced options, but Ibrahim Mbaye has not yet made his choice. Playing time is likely to be central to his thinking. A club capable of offering him steady development could therefore gain the upper hand over a more prestigious destination that offers competition similar to what he currently faces at Paris Saint-Germain.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.