Manchester City is expected to sign another winger this summer, as it seems likely that Savinho will leave the club. However, there have been no recent updates regarding his potential move to Tottenham. Fabrizio Romano has reported that Spurs are keen on signing the Brazilian winger, but City remains undecided about whether to sell Savinho. It is possible that Manchester City is waiting to secure a new winger before allowing the talented but inconsistent player to leave.

Recent reports indicate that Manchester City has placed PSG’s 18-year-old winger, Ibrahim Mbaye, on their shortlist. Mbaye showcased his skills at the World Cup with Senegal and is considered an elite prospect due to his speed, explosiveness, dribbling ability, and goal-scoring instinct. While City is likely to face competition for Mbaye’s signature, he appears to be a viable option as he plans to leave PSG this summer.

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Manchester City are tracking PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye.

Santi Aouna has reported that Manchester City is keeping a close eye on PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye. According to Aouna, the competition to sign Mbaye will be intense, with Tottenham, Aston Villa, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund also expressing interest in the Senegalese international. Furthermore, it is noted that Mbaye is eager to leave PSG this summer, and the European champions are receptive to the idea of selling him.

Would Ibrahim Mbaye be an upgrade on Savinho? That seems to be the question.

The landscape suggests that Manchester City will acquire another winger if Savinho departs. It would be surprising if Savinho remained at the club when the 2026-27 season begins, as he appears to be seeking a move. If Tottenham meets Manchester City’s asking price, he may get his wish. The pertinent question is whether Ibrahim Mbaye would be an upgrade over Savinho. Both players possess similar attributes, but Mbaye could have a higher ceiling than the Brazilian.

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Ibrahim Mbaye can operate on both the left and right wings, much like Savinho. Primarily, he plays on the right. The Senegalese international is known for his explosive dribbling; his speed, agility, and close ball control make him a formidable threat on the wing. A significant criticism of Savinho involves his lack of effectiveness in front of goal, often letting him down in finishing and final delivery. In contrast, Ibrahim Mbaye, having spent ample time at PSG, appears to have a more polished end product than Savinho.

Even if statistics don’t fully reflect it, Mbaye seems to pose a greater goal-scoring threat compared to Savinho. He has netted four goals in 42 appearances for PSG, alongside four goals in 15 international caps for Senegal. There is a noticeable confidence in Mbaye’s finishing that Savinho has yet to display.

As Manchester City closely monitors PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, there appears to be a strong case for pursuing the talented player if Savinho departs. Having honed his skills at PSG, Mbaye seems ready to take the next step in his career, potentially joining the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders if City opts to act on their interest in him.