Aston Villa interested in PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye; Senegal international visits Manchester City’s facilities | OneFootball

For Ibrahim Mbaye (18), there is a before and after the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Prior to heading to Morocco in December, Mbaye had carved out a place in the rotation at his formative club, Paris Saint-Germain. 

The Senegal winger featured in all but two of PSG’s 17 Ligue 1 games before heading to Morocco, scoring once and registering two assists. In the eight games since that tournament, Mbaye has not registered a goal contribution, whilst he has also not come off the bench at all in three games. His last start dates back to 1st February. He has also not featured in the UEFA Champions League at all since his return. 

Whilst Mbaye wishes to remain at PSG, his lack of game time could make him look elsewhere with the summer transfer window approaching. There were approaches in January, L’Équipe understands. PSG closed the door to an exit, although the publication understands that he did visit Manchester City’s facilities. The player’s entourage denies this. 

In any case, a move could be on the cards this summer, and L’Équipe understands that Aston Villa are also lining up a move. It is in England where the PSG winger is most highly-rated.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle