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Liverpool have held talks with Ibrahim Mbaye's agent regarding a summer transfer to Anfield but a move depends on Paris Saint-Germain's transfer valuation, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Reds have been rather quiet in the transfer market this summer for new boss Andoni Iraola despite such a poor 2025/26 campaign on Merseyside.
Agreeing a deal with Rennes for centre-back Jeremy Jacquet back in February, Liverpool have also completed the signing of Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna.
Further reinforcements are needed in attack, especially following Mohamed Salah's exit, Hugo Ekitike's injury and the possibility of Cody Gakpo heading to Tottenham before the summer window closes for business.
Liverpool are keen on signing Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain to upgrade their attack but agreeing on a fee has proved problematic so far with the French side valuing their winger at £130m.
Mbaye of PSG is also a target, with conversations with Jorge Mendes, the youngster's agent, taking place.
Speaking on GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness podcast, Romano issued a fresh update on Liverpool's move for Mbaye and also claimed that the Reds do have more options on their transfer list ahead of the deadline.
"I expect also Liverpool to add one more winger to the squad, especially if Cody Gakpo goes to Tottenham," said Romano.
"Mbaye is one of the names. It's true. They had conversations with the agent of the player, Jorge Mendes, but at the moment it depends on the valuation.
Mbaye's 2025/26 campaign in numbers:
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Ligue 1
Appearances: 24
Minutes: 998
Starts: 10
Goals: 3
Assists: 2
Champions League
Appearances: 4
Minutes: 101
Starts: 1
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Mbaye to follow in Mane's footsteps
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If he does indeed secure a move to Anfield before the transfer deadline, Senegal winger Mbaye will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Sadio Mane at Liverpool.
Mane was a huge success on Merseyside as he contributed 120 goals and 46 assists in 269 games for the Reds as he helped them win multiple honours.
Mane knows that Mbaye is extremely talented, labelling him as an "exceptional player" during their time together at the Africa Cup of Nations at the start of the year.
“Seventeen years old and at this level, I think it’s impressive. He has a bright future ahead of him," said Mane after Mbaye assisted him in a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
“We will try to help him find the right rhythm so that he can help us even more, because he is an exceptional player.”
After the roles were reversed and Mane assisted Mbaye for a goal against Sudan in the round of 16, he said: “It’s a pleasure to give him a pass. I think we know each other very well.
“When I saw him, his speed was incredible. I just had to put it in front of him. He capitalised on the defender’s mistake. He scored the goal. We’re all happy for him.”