Liverpool lose out to PL rival on Ibrahim Mbaye

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Liverpool are set to lose out on Ibrahim Mbaye to a Premier League rival. Mbaye was on the Anfield club’s radar as one of the main targets to bolster their attacking options but could not reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain.

Andoni Iraola’s side have since moved on to alternative options including Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh and wantaway Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr. However the Senegal international is still set to seal a move to the English top flight before Tuesday’s deadline after Aston Villa won the race for his signature.

The Europa League holders have struck a deal worth £47 million to secure Mbaye’s signature despite the Reds failing to meet PSG’s valuation of the player. Liverpool are expected to pay £100M upfront for Barcola, who could arrive before Saturday’s Premier League home encounter with Nottingham Forest.