Rumours about Ibrahim Mbaye – PSG talent on BVB’s shortlist? | OneFootball

The official confirmation is still pending, but there is no real doubt around Borussia Dortmund anymore about Karim Adeyemi’s move to FC Barcelona. BVB will initially receive a base transfer fee of 22 million euros, which could rise by up to another nine million through various bonuses, significantly increasing Dortmund’s room for maneuver on the summer transfer market.

But with Adeyemi leaving, a valuable attacking alternative is also gone, so it can be assumed that, in addition to a replacement for Julian Brandt in central midfield, another new signing will also arrive for the forward line. While Greek player Konstantinos Karetsas (KRC Genk) is considered the preferred candidate and could be used both as a No. 10 and on the wing—meaning he could replace both Brandt and Adeyemi—the trail to his compatriot and left winger Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge) is not (yet) all that hot.

Meanwhile, the portal Africafoot.com has brought another candidate into the conversation, one who as a right winger could primarily succeed Adeyemi. According to the report, BVB are interested in Ibrahim Mbaye, who gets fairly regular playing time in Paris Saint-Germain’s star-studded squad, but often only briefly and usually not in the biggest matches. For example, in last season’s Champions League, Mbaye made only four appearances—all in the group stage, and only one from the start.

Contract with PSG until 2028

Mbaye, who despite being only 18 years old has already made 15 senior international appearances for Senegal and was also part of the squad at the 2026 World Cup, including a goal off the bench in the group-stage match against France (1:3), could certainly be interested in a move in order to play more regularly and for longer periods.

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The French-born player, who joined PSG’s youth setup back in 2018 and is still under contract until 2028, would certainly not be a bargain with a market value put at 30 million euros. However, it is conceivable that a transfer could be structured with various clauses such as a buy-back option. For now, though, the reports regarding Dortmund’s interest remain rather vague.

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