Aston Villa are monitoring Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ibrahim Mbaye as they brace themselves for another busy summer in the transfer market.
Unai Emery’s side are well-placed to qualify for the Champions League by finishing in the top five of the Premier League, and they could also do so by winning the Europa League.
Daily Mail Sport understands Villa will target younger players this summer with Mbaye among those they admire.
Yet the deal would not be easy. Though Mbaye has only two years left on his contract, Villa will not be the only club to show interest. That will push up the transfer fee and Villa must be careful to stay within Premier League and UEFA financial rules.
With Morgan Rogers likely to be targeted by the Premier League’s wealthiest clubs and others like Leon Bailey and Jadon Sancho likely to move on, Villa are looking for players who can operate across the attacking line.
Aston Villa are monitoring PSG attacker Ibrahim Mbaye ahead of the summer transfer window
With Morgan Rogers likely to be targeted by the wealthiest clubs and Jadon Sancho expected to move on, Villa are looking for players who can operate across the attacking line
Mbaye prefers to operate on the right but can also play on the left.
The 18-year-old was born in France but chose to represent Senegal and is likely to be included in their World Cup squad. He already has three goals in 10 appearances for the Taranga Lions.
He also has a goal and two assists for PSG but has started only 10 times this season, with competition for places fierce.
Mbaye has featured only six times since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. PSG boss Luis Enrique said: ‘Every minute you play at PSG has to be special. You have to be ready. It is simply competition and some players have to stay out of the team.’
