Full Breakdown
Liverpool Near Double-Deal for PSG Wingers Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola
8/18/2026, 11:10:41 AM
Core Transfer Developments
Liverpool have reached personal-terms on a five-year contract with 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye, a winger currently on Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) books. The club is also in advanced negotiations for 23-year-old Bradley Barcola, with agents Moussa Sissoko and Jorge Mendes facilitating the framework. Both players are awaiting PSG’s final valuation before any transfer can be completed.
Background and Squad Context
The Reds entered the 2025-26 season with a thin squad on the flanks, a weakness highlighted after the departure of Mohamed Salah at season’s end. Victor Muñoz, signed earlier from Osasuna, provided a first addition, but club officials have indicated that further reinforcement is required to restore balance to the wide areas. Reports also suggest that Cody Gakpo may move to Tottenham Hotspur, a potential departure that would increase the urgency of securing new wingers.
Financial Terms and Valuations
Sources close to the negotiations indicate that Liverpool have submitted a bid of €135 million (£115 million) for Barcola, exceeding an earlier £86-100 million range disclosed by the club. PSG’s original asking price for Barcola was £145 million, later reduced to £125 million, and the French side is reportedly willing to accept a fee nearer Liverpool’s £120 million ceiling. For Mbaye, PSG have been quoted as seeking £43-50 million, though intermediaries believe the fee could be as low as £30 million. Combined, the two transfers could require an outlay of roughly £155 million, according to the sources.
Official Statements & Responses
TEAMtalk reported that Liverpool have not forced either player to choose between the two deals, leaving the possibility of signing both simultaneously. Liverpool’s management has indicated that the signings would satisfy the club’s need for wing cover and enable the potential departure of Gakpo.
What’s Next
The next steps involve PSG finalising its valuation for both wingers and Liverpool confirming the total financial package. If the clubs reach agreement, the transfers could be completed before the start of the upcoming Premier League season, providing Liverpool with the intended overhaul of their attacking flanks.
