Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMetro FootballUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Liverpool to bid £42m for PSG star after Man Utd approach
Liverpool are set to test PSG's resolve with a £42m bid for Ibrahim Mbaye.


I. Mbaye
player
Player
Ibrahim Mbaye
Current club
PSG
Linked club
Liverpool
Reported fee
£42m
What happened. Liverpool are planning to submit a bid for PSG's Ibrahim Mbaye after Manchester United made an approach.
- Liverpool will make an offer for the player.
- Manchester United have already approached PSG.
- The reported fee is £42 million.
Liverpool's move could spark a bidding war with Manchester United for the PSG star.
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