Ligue 1 star prioritises Liverpool as Bundesliga rivals linger

Liverpool have officially made contact with the new agent of Ligue 1 forward Ibrahima Mbaye, Jorge Mendes, signalling that the English club’s transfer interest is growing as the player weighs his options. The 23‑year‑old has also received proposals from Bundesliga clubs, but he has indicated a priority for the Liverpool project.

The Reds are targeting Mbaye because he is a proven Ligue 1 star who has attracted attention across Europe. Liverpool’s recruitment strategy favours securing high‑upside talent before the summer market becomes crowded, and Mbaye fits that profile.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Reds have now “made contact with Ibrahima Mbaye’s new agent Jorge Mendes”. The quote gives the story weight and Liverpool’s interest has moved beyond mere monitoring.

An update adds that “Mbaye also has proposals from Bundesliga clubs, giving priority to #LFC project”. That wording is especially significant, showing the player is already considering Liverpool as his preferred destination.

Earlier reports suggested a deal was close with Leipzig, but it collapsed after the Diomande‑PSG move fell through. The failure of the Leipzig route reopened the market for Mbaye, creating an opening for Liverpool to step in.

For Liverpool, the contact with Mendes places them in an early, strong position in the race. If the club can turn this early encouragement into concrete negotiations, they could secure a promising forward before other suitors intensify their bids.

For Mbaye, giving priority to the Liverpool project means his transfer options remain open but are now heavily tilted towards the English side. Continued talks with the Reds could shape the next phase of his career, while Bundesliga proposals still linger as alternatives.