{"id":50238,"date":"2026-07-16T09:19:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/ibrahim-mbaye-agrees-to-leave-psg-as-man-city-move-to-take-over-aston-villa\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T09:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:19:19","slug":"ibrahim-mbaye-agrees-to-leave-psg-as-man-city-move-to-take-over-aston-villa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/ibrahim-mbaye-agrees-to-leave-psg-as-man-city-move-to-take-over-aston-villa\/","title":{"rendered":"Ibrahim Mbaye agrees to leave PSG as Man City move to take over Aston Villa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/ibrahim-mbaye-agrees-to-leave-psg-as-man-city-move-to-take-over-aston-villa\/#Ibrahim_Mbayes_stance_on_leaving_PSG_this_summer\" >Ibrahim Mbaye&#8217;s stance on leaving PSG this summer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/ibrahim-mbaye-agrees-to-leave-psg-as-man-city-move-to-take-over-aston-villa\/#Man_City_also_keen_to_sign_statement_striker\" >Man City also keen to sign statement striker<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/ibrahim-mbaye-agrees-to-leave-psg-as-man-city-move-to-take-over-aston-villa\/#Man_City_negotiate_50m_contract_with_midfielder_keen_to_move_to_Premier_League\" >Man City negotiate \u00a350m contract with midfielder keen to move to Premier League<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester City have joined Aston Villa in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Ibrahim Mbaye.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>PSG are willing to let the 18-year-old go this summer if they receive between \u00a334m and \u00a343m, as the reigning European champions already have a star-studded front line.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite his age, Mbaye is already starting to make an impact in PSG&#8217;s first team, scoring three goals and providing two assists in 24 Ligue 1 games last season, earning him great praise from former scout Ben Mattinson.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-pullquote\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom pullquote\" id=\"custom_block_3\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p><em>\u201cNext to Mayuru is Ibrahim Mbaye. He is two years younger but has already broken into the team. A direct winger who can play on either wing and changes the game. Not only is he the type to play against players often, but he also has decent through passes. Mbaye has tremendous pace and can quickly pull away from his markers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The youngster primarily played as a right-winger during his time at PSG, but Man City may need to strengthen this position as Tottenham Hotspur continue to negotiate a deal with Savinho.<\/p>\n<p>    Bernardo Silva has already left the Etihad Stadium to join Real Madrid, further increasing the need for new manager Enzo Maresca to strengthen his attacking options.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ibrahim-mbaye-39-s-stance-on-leaving-psg-this-summer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ibrahim_Mbayes_stance_on_leaving_PSG_this_summer\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Ibrahim Mbaye&#8217;s stance on leaving PSG this summer<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Journalist Santi Awuna has reported that Mbaye wants to leave PSG this summer, with Man City joining previous favorites Tottenham Hotspur and Villa in the race to sign him.<\/p>\n<p>A deal could be finalized as PSG have room to raise funds, but competition is expected from &#8220;several major European clubs&#8221; including Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"row\">\n<p>Football Fancast Verdict<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p><strong>reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Foote Mercato&#8217;s Santi Auna broke the news that Man City are interested in Mbaye, and he is a respected transfer reporter, giving the news credibility. Sabinho played just 821 minutes in the Premier League last season, so Maresca might be wise to cash in this summer.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>finances<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>A price tag of \u00a360m has been suggested for Savinho, which would be more than enough to fund a transfer for the PSG winger, who is valued at between \u00a334m and \u00a343m.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>insight<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>In addition to his breakthrough at club level, the Senegalese forward has already started to make an impact for his country, scoring four goals in 15 caps. At the World Cup, he scored a goal in Senegal&#8217;s opening game, a 3-1 defeat against France.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>impact<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Mbaye is a right winger in a trade, so he could potentially replace Sabinho. However, considering that PSG&#8217;s ace is still a teenager, he may not become a regular player right away, and there is a possibility that he will be used in the same way as Antoine Semenyo.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-city-also-keen-on-statement-striker-signing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_City_also_keen_to_sign_statement_striker\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Man City also keen to sign statement striker<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>City are not satisfied with just strengthening their right flank and are also looking to sign a new striker. Negotiations are underway over the contract of Bayern Munich star and England captain Harry Kane.<\/p>\n<p>Kane&#8217;s future is in doubt as he only has one year left on his contract with Bayern, but the German side are confident that he will extend his stay at the Allianz Arena.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"man-city-hold-transfer-talks-manu-kone-premier-league\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_City_negotiate_50m_contract_with_midfielder_keen_to_move_to_Premier_League\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tMan City negotiate \u00a350m contract with midfielder keen to move to Premier League<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">City are in talks to sign a &#8216;one-man army&#8217; in midfield.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City have joined Aston Villa in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Ibrahim Mbaye. PSG are willing to let the 18-year-old go this summer if they receive between \u00a334m and \u00a343m, as the reigning European champions already have a star-studded front line. However, despite his age, Mbaye is already starting to make an [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[1216,390,270,40,9452,104,304,9453,372,1021,633],"class_list":["post-50238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football","tag-agrees","tag-aston","tag-city","tag-football","tag-ibrahim","tag-leave","tag-man","tag-mbaye","tag-move","tag-psg","tag-villa"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50238","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50238"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50238\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50238"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50238"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50238"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}