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Man Utd joins Ibrahim Mbaye transfer race as Liverpool prepares first bid Ibrahim Mbaye continues to be linked with a potential transfer move this summer, with Liverpool keen on a deal, while Manchester United may now be in the mix for the player Liverpool could face a battle to sign Ibrahim Mbaye this summer, as Manchester United is among a whole host of clubs that have joined the race for the Paris Saint-Germain star. The 18-year-old is facing uncertainty over his future during the remaining weeks of the transfer window, after he made it clear that he wanted to play a bigger role at a club moving forward. PSG's business so far has reflected that, as well as the stance of Liverpool target Bradley Barcola, with moves made to reinforce the forward line with the likes of Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres, and Mika Godts. The availability of both Barcola and Mbaye has caught the attention of the Reds, as the club is in desperate need of new wingers. The two deals are separate from one another, but it could be yet another major investment in the frontline. The switch for Barcola remains complicated, with a clear gap in valuation between the two teams for the Frenchman at this stage in negotiations. As for Mbaye, there have been conflicting reports about Liverpool's level of interest, though the latest claims state that a bid is being prepared for the winger in the coming days. While that could quickly accelerate a move, the Merseyside outfit isn't the only team in the hunt for the 18-year-old, with plenty of others now lining up to potentially sign the winger in the final few weeks of the transfer window. Spanish outlet AS reports that Manchester United has lodged an inquiry with PSG about Mbaye's availability, along with a whole host of others. Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Porto, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, and Roma have been touted as teams that have also made contact for Mbaye. It sets up a potentially huge transfer battle between several teams this summer, which could complicate the possibility of Liverpool getting a deal done. The arrival of Manchester United on the scene may only heighten the desire to get a deal done, due to the rivalry aspect that can be involved in such deals off the pitch. It remains to be seen how much PSG will hold out for with Mbaye, with no clear valuation given on the star, with interest ramping up in his services over the final few weeks of the window. The sheer amount of interest could raise that valuation higher and higher, especially if it devolves into a bidding war of sorts, with the transfer deadline looming large in the background. Liverpool faces a battle to get the deal done, though focus still seems set on landing Barcola as well as Mbaye to bolster Iraola's forward line.