‘Priority’ – Fabrizio Romano confirms overnight Liverpool transfer bombshell
Wednesday looks like it could be a good day to be a Liverpool fan as they have finally made a massive play in the transfer market.
The Reds remain locked in talks to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG, while Illia Zabarnyi has also been linked with a move to Anfield.
Liverpool are no closer to agreeing a deal for Barcola, but now, reports in France, as relayed by Fabrizio Romano, confirm that they are in talks for another PSG man: Ibrahim Mbaye.
Liverpool make move for Ibrahim Mbaye
We reported on Read Liverpool that the Reds are long-term admirers of Mbaye, who has made a massive impression for club and country since bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old.
Sadio Mane feels Mbaye is an exceptional player, which is huge praise coming from the Senegalese and Liverpool icon.
Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport was the first to break the news, which was confirmed in the early hours of Wednesday.
And the usual brigade then followed, with Romano also confirming on his X account that Liverpool have made a move for Mbaye.
“Liverpool have made contact with Ibrahima Mbaye’s new agent, Jorge Mendes.
🚨🔴 Liverpool have made contact with Ibrahima Mbaye’s new agent Jorge Mendes.
Mbaye also has proposals from Bundesliga clubs — giving priority to #LFC project.
Deal was close with Leipzig but collapsed after Diomande-PSG off.
Talks will follow, as @FabriceHawkins reported. pic.twitter.com/4DFqcIdazE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2026
“Mbaye also has proposals from Bundesliga clubs — giving priority to LFC project.
“Deal was close with Leipzig but collapsed after Diomande-PSG off. Talks will follow, as @FabriceHawkins reported.”
We await further details at this stage, but watch this space as Liverpool look like they could get this done quickly. And as always, we’ll be there to bring you all the live coverage on Mbape, Barcola and whatever else happens in the transfer market.
Sadio Mane has already told Liverpool what they can expect from Ibrahim Mbaye
Sadio Mane has already told Liverpool what they can expect from Ibrahim Mbaye
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