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Liverpool collect verdict on €55m star they decided not to sign in summer

Liverpool have been told summer target Ibrahim Mbaye is “making a name for himself” at Aston Villa this season.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 4:32 PM
Liverpool collect verdict on €55m star they decided not to sign in summer
Key Things to Know
  • Reporter Fabrice Hawkins praised former Liverpool target Ibrahim Mbaye for his impressive start at Aston Villa.
  • Liverpool reportedly agreed personal terms with Mbaye before Villa completed his permanent €55 million transfer from PSG.
  • The Reds instead signed forward Bradley Barcola from PSG in a €125 million summer transfer deal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool have received a glowing assessment of former summer target Ibrahim Mbaye, who is impressing at Aston Villa after the Reds opted against signing him. According to RMC Sport reporter Fabrice Hawkins, Liverpool had agreed personal terms with the 18-year-old before withdrawing interest, allowing Villa to secure the forward from Paris Saint-Germain in a permanent €55 million deal.

Hawkins praised Mbaye for establishing himself in Unai Emery's system, noting four assists across ten appearances this season. Liverpool instead concluded a €125 million deal with PSG for winger Bradley Barcola, who has since scored three goals and provided two assists in 12 matches for the club.

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