Liverpool ‘make surprise move for second PSG winger’ amid Bradley Barcola transfer talks to replace Mo Salah

LIVERPOOL are eyeing a twin raid on PSG’s attacking talent pool after making direct contact with Ibrahim Mbaye’s new agent. The two European giants are already locked in a transfer saga over Bradley Barcola‘s future. Right-winger Ibrahim Mbaye has a sky-high ceiling and could replace Mohamed Salah Credit: Getty Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye could both swap Paris for Merseyside this summer Credit: Getty But Liverpool could now swipe another PSG winger according to reports in RMC Sport. Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, already has several Bundesliga sides in pursuit of his blistering pace on the right flank. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! PSG’s hotly-rated prospect was on the brink of moving to Leipzig earlier this summer before talks collapsed, and now Bayer Leverkusen are conducting club-to-club negotiations. However, Senegal‘s immensely gifted winger is understood to view Liverpool as his favoured suitor. Despite Mbaye’s sky-high ceiling, PSG are willing to allow his talent to take root elsewhere amid fierce competition for attacking minutes in the French capital. Direct talks between Paris and Merseyside are expected to now commence after the Reds put out feelers to the wonderkid’s new agent Jorge Mendes. The recent French and European champion lit up the World Cup by leaving Theo Hernandez for dust and slamming a stunning solo goal for Senegal against France. A fearless, technical dribbler with serious acceleration, Mbaye seems a perfect match for new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola‘s high-intensity play style. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Barcola may dominate the headlines but Mbaye could fill a more pressing need Credit: AFP via Getty Images Last month, Iraola was unequivocal that Liverpool “definitely need to sign a winger”. Mohamed Salah‘s Anfield exit to Trabzonspor means Mbaye could help the Reds fill a legend-sized hole on the right flank. Although Parisian co-star Bradley Barcola has dominated recent speculation, Liverpool have Rio Ngumoha, Cody Gakpo and new Spanish signing Victor Munoz ready to star on Barcola’s preferred left wing. While attempts to bring Barcola to Merseyside have stalled over PSG’s eye-watering £145m price demands, Mbaye is believed to be valued at a more modest £34m. However, the Reds’ interest in the teenager is believed to have no bearing on their simultaneous desire to entice Barcola to Anfield. With Barcola refusing to sign a new contract at the European champions and Mbaye seeking a new home, the Reds could still be on for explosive double deal. Comment now