News on Mbaye
According to L'Equipe, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool are the frontrunners in the race for the 18-year-old attacker Mbaye. The player, who is currently under contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) until 2028, could find regular playing time at one of these clubs.
Mbaye himself would be open to a move, as his game time next season is likely to be limited due to the exceptional quality in PSG's attacking squad. Last season, Mbaye had hoped for a bigger role under coach Luis Enrique, but most of his 29 appearances that season came off the bench. According to L'Equipe, the 18-year-old wants a club where he can play regularly. At PSG, he sees no chance of improving quickly.
Club Interest
Interest clubs are not in short supply. Besides BVB and Liverpool, RB Leipzig, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Chelsea have also reportedly made inquiries about the Senegalese winger.
BVB's interest has been known for some time. About three weeks ago, Fabrizio Romano reported for the first time that Dortmund were looking at Mbaye. The Black and Yellows recently completed the transfer of Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk, but sporting director Lars Ricken announced that BVB's transfer business for this summer is not necessarily over. More attacking players could still arrive, especially if striker Serhou Guirassy leaves. Cologne's Said El Mala is regarded as the most promising candidate.
For BVB, signing the exceptional German talent has a significantly higher priority than signing Mbaye. Bild recently reported that BVB will go all-in in the transfer poker for El Mala in the coming days and submit an offer beyond their own pain threshold. Mbaye could be a sensible alternative if negotiations with Cologne fail. It is financially out of the question for BVB to sign both wingers.
