Man Utd identify seventh summer transfer as Red Devils and Liverpool 'make their moves'
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10:15, Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Updated: 10:16, Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Michael Carrick is looking to rebuild Man Utd's squad (Image: Getty)Manchester United have reportedly earmarked Ibrahim Mbaye as a potential signing, but they’ll have to battle Liverpool for his signature. Having spent most of the summer eyeing up midfield reinforcements, it would appear United are casting their net further afield.With Marcus Rashford’s future still up in the air, and Joshua Zirkzee linked with a move away from Old Trafford, United have started to sound out potential signings in the attacking department.
A versatile forward capable of playing on both sides of the attack, Mbaye is considered one of the brightest talents in European football, with plenty of clubs having taken an interest.Among them are Liverpool, who have identified Mbaye as a potential transfer target, with the Reds keen to bolster their attack following the departure of Mohamed Salah. As well as team-mate Bradley Barcola, Liverpool want to sign Mbaye this summer, with the Merseysiders keen to add depth to their attack.Mbaye has a deal with PSG until 2028, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll come cheap, with the Ligue 1 champions notoriously tough negotiators.
Meanwhile, Patrick Dorgu has deputised out wide, but isn’t necessarily an out-and-out winger.Ibrahim Mbaye is being linked to the Premier League clubs (Image: Getty)United could look to use that in their favour, as they would no doubt be able to promise Mbaye more meaningful minutes in the starting line-up, and the three-time European champions are said to have already started exploring a possible deal. But it isn’t just interest from Liverpool that United will have to worry about, as the likes of Manchester City, Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have been linked as well, as per L’Equipe.It comes amid a busy summer for United, who have already confirmed six signings since the window opened.