Liverpool make offer for PSG winger
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Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool’s transfer radar has long scanned Ligue 1, most recently homing in on Bradley Barcola who played a big role in Paris Saint-Germain’s Europea treble last season.
He started 14 out of 34 Ligue 1 matches last term, delivering an impressive tally of 14 goals and 11 assists.
Fabrizio Romano later confirmed that Barcola was on Liverpool’s transfer shortlist but it never amounted to anything more than that.
It has since been revealed that PSG plan to offer the Frenchman a new long-term contract.
And it now seems that Liverpool have turned their attention elsewhere within the French champions’ academy ranks.
According to a report by E-Notícies, the Reds have already made an offer for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye.
The 17-year-old is highly thought of and could be available for as little €3 million next summer when his contract enters its final months.
The Catalan outlet reveals that Mbaye, dubbed “the next Ansu Fati” at the Parc des Princes, has attracted interest from Europe’s top academies, with Liverpool joining Barcelona in the race.
Mbaye has already made senior appearances under Luis Enrique, having started in Ligue 1 vs RC Lens earlier this month while also racking up four substitute appearances in the league at such a young age.
He has featured 19 times for PSG’s first team, scoring once?
He also played a key role in helping his national team win last summer’s Maurice Revello tournament.
Despite this, competition for places at the French Ligue 1 side remains fierce,
It remains unclear whether Mbaye prefers a move to Liverpool or Barcelona, but he will not be eligible to join Liverpool until he turns 18 on January 24.
Meanwhile, PSG are thought to be preparing to offer the attacker a new deal in an attempt to fend off unwanted attention.
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