Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur‘s summer transfer windows couldn’t be any more different if they tried. Whilst those in the Midlands are yet to welcome their first signing of the summer, the Lilywhites have been making statement signing after statement signing.
Now, both sides are set to go head-to-head in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain’s young star Ibrahim Mbaye. As Villa look to commence their business and Spurs aim to add to theirs, the 18-year-old gem is quickly becoming one to watch.
|
Football FanCast’s Verdict |
|
|---|---|
|
Credibility |
It looks as though PSG are ready to sell Mbaye at a bargain price worth just £30m this summer, and that certainly appeals to Tottenham and Aston Villa. The two clubs are now readying offers to secure his signature. |
|
Finances |
The Premier League duo aren’t fully content with PSG’s asking price. They’re both set to submit offers worth £21m – £9m short of PSG’s valuation. However, that is to be expected for an opening bid. |
|
Insight |
You’ll struggle to find another 18-year-old in world football who has already won the Champions League twice. Mbaye is already a serial winner and played his part in Europe last season, making four appearances as a tricky, exciting winger. |
|
Impact |
It’s the chance to make a statement for whoever wins the race. Mbaye is one of the best young talents in Europe and his exit could also help fund PSG’s move for Liverpool target Yan Diomande. |
Mbaye would be an excellent addition to the Premier League, but it remains to be seen whether it will be Spurs, Villa or another side that wins the race for his arrival.
Spurs and Aston Villa ready offers to sign Mbaye
According to United In Focus, Aston Villa and Tottenham are now readying offers to sign Mbaye from PSG this summer. The French giants are prepared to green-light offers worth €35m (£30m), whilst those aforementioned bids are set to be worth just €25m (£21m).
Whether there is a middle ground is now the big question. Of course, it’s only natural that there is a gap in valuation in first offers, as Aston Villa and Spurs aim to negotiate with the European champions.
It also remains to be seen whether Mbaye will want either move, as he potentially heads for the exit door in France.
Mbaye would be a bargain Leao alternative for Spurs
Of course, it’s worth noting that Mbaye isn’t the only winger on Tottenham’s radar. They’ve also got their sights set on Rafael Leao at AC Milan and have already commenced talks over a deal which could cost upwards of £50m.
That should not rule Mbaye out, however. The PSG man would be far cheaper and has greater potential than the Portuguese international, who struggled to find his best form in Italy last season.
Dubbed “magnificent” by scout Jacek Kulig, Mbaye can quickly become the attacking star that Spurs have been looking for to add the cherry on top of an excellent summer so far.