PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye weighs move in search of more first-team football

Ibrahim Mbaye’s future appears increasingly likely to lie away from Paris Saint-Germain, with Borussia Dortmund among the clubs monitoring the 18-year-old Senegal international before the transfer window closes.

According to L’Equipe, Mbaye has attracted significant interest in the transfer market and could become PSG’s next outgoing player. Africafoot reports that Borussia Dortmund are one of the clubs most closely following his situation, while Liverpool are also understood to be among the leading contenders.

Mbaye remains under contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2028 and is valued at €30m by Transfermarkt. However, the winger is seeking a greater role at senior level after making 42 appearances for the club’s professional side.

The teenager believes his opportunities to develop at PSG may be restricted by the competition for places in Luis Enrique’s attack. The club’s sporting adviser Luis Campos and manager Luis Enrique have reportedly already spoken to Mbaye in an effort to clarify his position and discuss his prospects within the squad.

PSG have not ruled out allowing the player to leave. A loan move had previously been considered as a way of giving Mbaye more regular football and supporting his development. A permanent transfer, however, now appears increasingly possible.

The next few weeks are expected to be important as Mbaye weighs up his options. His priority is understood to be joining a project that can offer him greater responsibility and more playing time as he attempts to continue his progression at the highest level.

Dortmund and Liverpool are regarded as the most advanced candidates, according to the same report. Other clubs from England and Germany are also keeping a close watch on developments, meaning the list of potential destinations could yet expand before the market shuts.

Mbaye’s reported annual salary in France is €910,000, equivalent to 591.5m CFA francs.

His possible departure comes as PSG prepare for their European Super Cup meeting with Aston Villa. The match is listed with PSG priced at 1.80 to win, a draw at 3.95 and an Aston Villa victory at 4.30 by betting company 1xbet.

For Mbaye, the central issue is playing time. Despite his involvement in 42 professional matches and his long-term contract in Paris, the competition for attacking positions has left his next step uncertain. PSG must now decide whether his development is best served by another season within Luis Enrique’s squad, a temporary move elsewhere or a permanent transfer that would give the young forward a clearer path to regular football.