Paris Saint-Germain’s highly rated winger Ibrahim Mbaye is at the centre of growing transfer interest from several major European clubs, as the Senegal international weighs up his future in search of regular first-team football.
The 18-year-old, who is under contract at PSG until June 2028, is understood to be keen to gain more game time to accelerate his development, amid concerns that opportunities in Paris may remain limited in the short term.
According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, AS Roma have moved early and made Mbaye a priority target, exploring the possibility of signing him on loan. The Serie A club are actively seeking young, attack-minded talents and believe Mbaye fits perfectly into their long-term project.
Roma lead the chase for loan move
Roma’s proposal would allow Mbaye to test himself in one of Europe’s top five leagues while PSG retain long-term control over his future.
A move to the Italian capital could provide the teenager with the consistent minutes he craves, in a competitive environment and under less immediate pressure than at his parent club, where competition for wide attacking roles is intense.
The structure being considered is a loan deal, which would give Roma access to a promising winger and offer PSG the opportunity to monitor his progress at a high level without committing to a permanent sale.
Competition from Europe’s elite
Roma, however, are not alone in their pursuit. Several major clubs across Europe are closely tracking Mbaye’s situation.
Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City are both reported to be following the player, maintaining a “watching brief” while they assess whether to formalise their interest. Aston Villa are also said to be keen, as they look to add further attacking depth to Unai Emery’s squad.
The presence of such clubs in the race underlines the scale of Mbaye’s reputation across the continent, despite his limited senior exposure to date.
Valued at €30m and tied down until 2028
Mbaye’s current deal with PSG runs until June 2028, reflecting the French champions’ belief in his potential and ensuring they are under no immediate pressure to sell.
His market value is estimated at around €30m (£25.3m), a significant figure for a teenager still at the outset of his professional career. In Paris, Mbaye reportedly earns €910,000 per year, equivalent to around 591,500,000 CFA francs.
Those numbers, coupled with the number of top clubs circling, highlight how highly the young Lion of Teranga is regarded in European scouting circles.
Next step critical for development
For Mbaye, the key question now is where he will find the clearest pathway to sustained first-team football.
Staying at PSG would keep him in one of Europe’s most star-studded squads, but likely limit his immediate minutes. A loan to Roma, or a move to the Bundesliga or Premier League, could offer more regular action and a chance to showcase his ability on a bigger stage.
With the transfer window open and negotiations expected to intensify, Mbaye’s next decision is likely to be a pivotal moment in his career – and one that could shape not only his future with PSG, but also his trajectory as one of Senegal’s brightest emerging talents.
