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Liverpool Explore Mbaye Deal as Fabrizio Romano Reveals Contact with Jorge Mendes

Liverpool’s activity in the market has widened, with Fabrizio Romano outlining fresh movement around Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye during his latest transfer discussion. Mbaye was one of the standout names raised, with Romano detailing Liverpool’s interest, the player’s stance, and the competition emerging from Germany.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool’s attention remains on wide options, and Mbaye has now entered that conversation directly. Romano said: “Liverpool are now also showing an interest in another PSG player and that player is Ibrahim Mbaye.” He added that Mbaye is “considered as a huge talent” and explained why the situation has become active in this window.

Romano stated that “PSG feel that the player doesn’t want to stay anymore” and that “has been clear he wants to go.” He also revealed an important agency change, saying: “He signed with a new agent over the recent weeks and that agent is one of the most powerful in the world football men.”

That has opened the door for direct contact from Anfield. Romano’s exact update was clear: “Liverpool made contact with Jorge Mendes to ask about Mbaye situation.” He went further, adding: “Liverpool asked about this possibility. So the interest is genuine in Ibrahim Mbaye.”

Mbaye becomes part of Liverpool talks

This is where the Mbaye story sharpens. Romano made it clear there has been no formal move at this stage, but the subject has already been raised in ongoing discussions between Liverpool and PSG. In his words, “At the moment there is no official bid to Paris man but the topic was already approached during these official talks.”

That leaves the situation open, but active. PSG know about Liverpool’s position, even if paperwork has not followed yet. Romano said: “So PSG are aware of Liverpool interest but PSG don’t have any official bid or official proposal for Mbaye.”

Mbaye’s name emerged in the same segment as Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola, with Romano also noting: “Liverpool have their full focus on Bradley Barcola.” He added: “Liverpool remain in conversations for Barcola,” while also saying: “we have to understand what’s going to happen with Cody Gakpo over the summer transfer window.”

Even so, Mbaye stood out because Romano placed him firmly inside Liverpool’s live planning. His wording was precise, “for sure Mbaye is now part of the Liverpool conversation.”

PSG winger waiting as Liverpool move interests player

One of the more significant details from Romano concerned Mbaye’s preference. Liverpool’s involvement has had an impact, and the player appears to be receptive. Romano said: “But now Liverpool have contacted his agent Jorge Mendes and Liverpool appear on scene and the player is waiting and prioritizing Liverpool as favorite option and favorite project.”

That sentence matters. It points to Liverpool not only entering the race, but immediately becoming central to it from the player’s side. There is still work to do with PSG, yet Romano’s framing suggested the attraction of the move is already there.

He also stressed that the next step is still negotiation, saying: “Then we have to see if they can reach an agreement with SG but for sure Mbaye is now part of the Liverpool conversation.”

For Liverpool, that means the Mbaye situation remains one to monitor closely. Romano’s comments do not point to a completed deal or an official offer, but they do place the club in meaningful contact over a player PSG believe is ready to leave.

Bayer Leverkusen push on with official bid

Liverpool are not alone. Romano explained that Bayer Leverkusen are already further down the line in one key respect. He said: “Ibrahim Mbaye has also serious interest from Bayer Leverkusen.” More importantly, “Leverkusen have sent an official bid to Paris.”

That gives Leverkusen a clear platform, but Liverpool’s arrival has changed the dynamic because of the player’s reported preference. Romano’s description of Mbaye “waiting and prioritizing Liverpool” leaves open the possibility that this one could yet turn.