The end of the transfer window promises to be particularly lucrative for Paris Saint-Germain. After strengthening his squad this summer with five arrivals, the reigning double European champion is now preparing to replenish his coffers thanks to several major sales. The first should be that of Bradley Barcola, who will join Liverpool in the coming hours as part of a transfer estimated at 140 million euros. A huge check to which another should quickly be added, with the departure of Ibrahim Mbaye. Also announced in Liverpool, the Titi Parisien will finally sign up for Aston Villa, according to The Athletic.
Having left for several weeks, the Senegalese international (15 caps) had found common ground with the Reds around a five-year contract. Liverpool then began negotiations with PSG, who demanded around 70 million euros for their 18-year-old winger. The Reds valued it at around 50 million euros and did not want to exceed 60 million euros. A difference in valuation which ultimately opened the door to competition from Aston Villa.
Aston Villa and PSG have reached an agreement in principle
According to The Athleticthe Villans have reached an agreement in principle with PSG for the transfer of Ibrahim Mbaye. The total amount of the operation is estimated at 55 million euros. The British media also specifies that the relationship between Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Nassef Sawiris, respectively presidents of PSG and owner of Aston Villa, played a key role in the negotiations.
Barred by particularly strong competition in the Parisian offensive sector, Mbaye will therefore discover the Premier League with Villa, one of PSG’s eight opponents in the league phase, in the Champions League this season. The native of Trappes had also not participated in the European Super Cup won against Aston Villa (2-1), nor in the Champions Trophy lost to Lens (0-1), while his future had to be settled before he returned to the field. It is now in Birmingham that the Senegalese winger will continue his progress.
