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Man City now burst into race to sign "electric" star from under Aston Villa's nose - journalist

Manchester City have now entered the race to hijack Aston Villa's move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye.

PSG are open to offloading the 18-year-old this summer, should they receive £34m - £43m, as the reigning European champions already have a star-studded forward line.

That said, despite his age, Mbaye has already started to make an impact in the PSG first team, picking up three goals and two assists in 24 Ligue 1 matches last season, after previously receiving major plaudits from scout Ben Mattinson.

"Ibrahim Mbaye is next up after Mayulu. He’s two years younger but already breaking into the team. A direct winger who plays either wing and has variance to his game. Not just the type to take on players frequently but has a decent through ball too. With electric pace, Mbaye can create separation from his marker so quickly."

During his time with PSG, the youngster has predominantly featured as a right-winger, which is a position that Man City may need to strengthen, as Tottenham Hotspur remain in ongoing talks to sign Savinho.

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Bernardo Silva has already exited the Etihad Stadium, joining Real Madrid, which exacerbates the need for new manager Enzo Maresca to strengthen his attacking options.

Ibrahim Mbaye's stance on leaving PSG this summer

Journalist Santi Aouna has reported Mbaye wants to leave PSG this summer, with Man City now joining the race for his signature alongside Tottenham Hotspur and Villa, who had been the most advanced to this point.

With PSG open to cashing-in, a deal could be there to be done, but there will be competition from 'several major European clubs', including Borussia Dortmund.

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