- Liverpool have contacted Jorge Mendes over PSG winger Mbaye as they step up plans to find Mohamed Salah's long-term successor.
Liverpool step up pursuit of Mbaye
Liverpool are aiming to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Mbaye to succeed Mohammed Salah in the right-winger role, according to Fabrice Hawkins. The English giants have already contacted player agent Jorge Mendez to facilitate a move to Liverpool on priority.
Mbaye prefers Anfield over Leverkusen
PSG and RB Leipzig were about to reach an agreement, but the deal collapsed after the Yan Diomande saga. The player has offers from Bayer Leverkusen, and the clubs have reached an agreement for the move, but the Senegalese winger prioritizes a move to Liverpool instead of Leverkusen, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Liverpool's search for Mohamed Salah's successor
The scousers want to bolster their attack ahead of the new season, but the only arrival to the final third is Victor Munoz as of now, so they want to accelerate the deal for Mbaye in the coming days to secure his signature amid competition.
Liverpool are also aiming to sign Bradley Barcola from the Paris Club, as the player is keen on the move, but both clubs are far from reaching an agreement on the transfer fee.
Andoni Iraola prefers to have both players on the team, according to the report of Fabrice Hawkins.
What Mbaye would bring to Iraola's attack
Mbaye is primarily a right winger but can also feature on the left-hand side for the team. The 18-year-old has shown the flashes to become a top forward with his performances in Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
Mbaye combines explosive pace, physical strength, and strong decision-making in the final third, making him particularly dangerous in one-on-one situations and quick transitions. He debuted for the Paris club in the opening game of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season and made 42 appearances so far, scoring 4 goals.
After representing the French national team at the youth level, he opted to play for the Senegalese national team at the senior level. He featured in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Senegal and scored a goal against France in a group stage match.
Mbaye is considered one of the brightest youngsters in Paris Saint-Germain, but he is seeking a move abroad to get regular playing time. Liverpool views Mbaye as a long-term investment who could gradually develop into Mohamed Salah's successor on the right wing.