The pursuit of Mbaye aligns perfectly with the demands of head coach Andoni Iraola, who recently emphasised the absolute necessity of reinforcing the wide areas ahead of the new campaign.
Iraola clearly stated his transfer priorities to reporters: “There are obvious situations where we need to sign players. Winger for example, we definitely need to sign a winger.”
Securing Mbaye alongside Barcola would give Iraola the explosive pace and technical ability required to implement his preferred counter-attacking style. Liverpool are prepared to test the resolve of Paris Saint-Germain, knowing that acquiring two of their brightest talents could redefine the trajectory of their season and provide the required depth to compete across all competitions.