“Manchester City” has included the Senegalese star in its short list

English Manchester City have entered the race to sign young Senegalese striker Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG in the current summer transfer window, given the increasing interest of several European clubs in acquiring his services.

Mbaye, 18, is regarded as one of European football’s brightest emerging talents and one of the most popular players of the 2008 generation, after attracting attention with Paris Saint-Germain and Senegal, making him the target of a number of big clubs.

Previous reports have linked the player with a move to the English Premier League, given interest from both Tottenham and Aston Villa, particularly with the player wanting a new experience away from the Parisian club.

Interest has not been limited to English clubs as the player is also reportedly being monitored by German side Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, taking advantage of his reputation for developing young talent and giving them the chance to shine.

Mbaye made 42 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain in various competitions, scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists, cementing his position as one of Europe’s most popular emerging wingers.

According to the website “Miss MercatoFrenchman Manchester City have named Mbaye on their shortlist for summer signings as the club look to reshuffle their attack following a number of departures.

The former England champion’s interest comes in light of Portugal’s Bernardo Silva’s departure to Real Madrid, in addition to rumors of a possible departure for Brazilian Savinho during the current Mercato.

Although Mbaye was not a key member of Senegal’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, he managed to make the most of the minutes he got, playing 160 minutes in 4 matches, during which he performed at remarkable levels.

His most famous moment of the tournament came against France when he led his country’s national team’s 3-1 rout of Senegal after he dribbled past Theo Hernandez and scored with a powerful strike, a strike that highlighted his potential.

For its part, “Paris Saint-Germain” is not against the idea of ​​selling the player in the current transfer window, if he receives a suitable offer, taking into account the growing interest of English and German league clubs, reports Foot Mercato.