AdminAston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign highly rated winger Ibrahim Mbaye, in a move that could provide Unai Emery with another exciting attacking option.
The agreement represents a major step forward in Villa’s pursuit of the young forward, with negotiations between the two clubs understood to have progressed significantly in recent hours.
While the deal is not yet fully completed, the breakthrough has reportedly put Villa in a strong position to secure Mbaye’s signature.
The winger has attracted considerable attention for his pace, direct running and ability to operate in wide attacking positions.
Villa have been keen to strengthen their options in the final third, and Mbaye is viewed as a player who could add another dimension to Emery’s squad.
The club’s recruitment team have been working behind the scenes to push the transfer forward, and reaching a verbal agreement with PSG is now regarded as an important milestone.
Further discussions are expected as Villa look to finalise the remaining details before the transfer can be officially completed.
Personal terms and the necessary formalities will also need to be addressed before Mbaye can be confirmed as a Villa player.
For Emery and the supporters, the agreement will come as a major boost as Aston Villa continue their preparations for the new campaign and look to build a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts.
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