Borussia Dortmund have approached Paris Saint-Germain regarding the potential acquisition of 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano.
The Bundesliga club have made contact to explore the possibility of bringing the teenager to Germany, where he would join a long list of young attacking talents who have developed at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund have built a reputation for identifying and nurturing promising forwards before selling them to larger European teams.
PSG youth product attracting interest
Mbaye has already established himself as a senior squad member despite his age. The winger has registered 42 appearances for the French champions, scoring four goals and providing four assists during his breakthrough period.
His contributions have not gone unnoticed by scouts across Europe. The youngster’s ability to impact matches at a young age has drawn attention from clubs seeking to invest in emerging talent with significant resale potential.
Aston Villa also circling
Dortmund face competition from the Premier League for Mbaye’s signature. Aston Villa have also expressed interest in the player as they continue to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level domestically and in European competition.
The Midlands club’s involvement could complicate Dortmund’s pursuit, given the financial resources typically available to English top-flight teams when competing for highly-rated youngsters.
Contract situation and next steps
Mbaye’s contract with PSG runs until 2028, placing the Parisian club in a commanding position during any negotiations. The length of his deal means PSG are under no immediate pressure to sell and can demand a premium fee for their academy graduate should they consider an exit.
The approach from Dortmund remains at an exploratory stage. Whether the German side escalate their interest with a formal offer will likely depend on discussions between the clubs and the player’s own stance on his future development.
For now, Mbaye remains a PSG player with several years left on his existing terms, though the growing interest from both Dortmund and Villa suggests his situation will be monitored closely throughout the transfer window.