Liverpool is gaining momentum as the clear favorite to sign the "star attacker" with a transfer fee close to 2 billion baht.
Fabrizio Romano, the renowned Italian journalist, reported that Liverpool, the Premier League giant, has become the leading team to acquire Ibrahim Mbaye, the dynamic winger from Paris Saint-Germain, this summer for Anfield.
Mbaye is emerging as one of the most closely watched talents in French football. He impressed PSG last season by scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists in 24 appearances.
The 18-year-old player is considered one of the most talented young wingers in European football, so it is no surprise he has become a transfer target for Liverpool.
Mbaye is skilled at dribbling and creating chances for teammates around the opponent's penalty area. He can shoot powerfully from long range and deliver crucial goals and assists for his team.
The Senegalese youngster primarily plays as a right winger but can also operate on the left wing if needed. However, it remains to be seen how smoothly he will adapt to life in the Premier League if he joins Liverpool.
Mbaye is expected to enhance the attacking quality of Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp's squad in the long term. He is talented enough to compete for a starting position in the senior team at Anfield.
At 18 years old, Mbaye's future looks very bright. He is undoubtedly a rising star, and Liverpool leads the race for his signature, with Bayer Leverkusen as rivals, though Liverpool clearly holds better chances.
His current contract with Paris Saint-Germain runs until 2028, and PSG may consider letting him go for a fee of 50 million euros (around 1.905 billion baht) this summer. The player himself has not ruled out moving to Anfield.