ELITE CLUBS ONLY: 18yo PSG Star Ibrahim Mbaye (Market Value €30m) Offered to Liverpool & Man City After Turning Down Aston Villa!

Paris Saint-Germain’s teenage sensation Ibrahim Mbaye has been offered to both Liverpool and Manchester City after his representatives delivered a clear verdict on Aston Villa’s interest. TEAMtalk understands the 18-year-old Senegal international’s camp has begun actively sounding out Europe’s elite clubs, convinced that only a move to a consistent title challenger will do.

Mbaye, valued at around €30 million, has long been viewed as one of French football’s brightest prospects. Earlier this month it emerged that the wide attacker was available and generating genuine interest across the Premier League. Aston Villa were among the clubs to hold serious discussions, with talks progressing far enough for the player’s side to give the proposal proper consideration.

That interest, however, ultimately hit a wall. Sources close to the situation confirm that Mbaye’s agents and family pushed back on a switch to Villa Park. While there is growing consensus within his entourage that leaving PSG this summer would benefit his long-term development, they are equally firm that the next step must match what they see as elite potential. Clubs capable of regularly competing for major silverware are the priority.

As a result, Mbaye’s name has been put to Liverpool and Manchester City in recent days. Both clubs are understood to hold genuine admiration for the youngster. Liverpool’s recruitment team have tracked his progress closely in Paris and continue to assess wide attacking options as they reshape the squad following Mohamed Salah’s departure. Manchester City, meanwhile, are also in the market for attacking reinforcements as they continue their own squad evolution.

Yet the interest comes with an important caveat. Neither club currently ranks Mbaye among their primary targets. Liverpool’s focus remains firmly on Bradley Barcola, while they continue to monitor several other high-profile options across Europe. City likewise have other attacking names ahead of the PSG teenager on their shortlist, even as they acknowledge his long-term upside.

The situation remains fluid. Mbaye’s representatives are determined to secure the right sporting project rather than simply the quickest exit from the Parc des Princes. With interest continuing to build across the continent, further conversations are expected in the coming weeks as the player’s camp evaluates which club can offer the clearest pathway for one of the most exciting young talents in French football.

For now, the message from those closest to the player is unambiguous: only elite clubs need apply.