Aston Villa targets Ibrahim Mbaye following Morgan Rogers transfer to Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Aston Villa has identified Ibrahim Mbaye, an 18-year-old forward from Paris Saint-Germain, as a key target after Morgan Rogers' transfer to Chelsea for £117 million. The club seeks to fill the void left by Rogers' departure. Mbaye has gained attention from other clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, increasing the competition for his signature. In preparation for a potential move, Mbaye has signed with new agent Jorge Mendes, who also represents Villa's head coach, Unai Emery.
- •Ibrahim Mbaye is a priority target for Aston Villa.
- •Morgan Rogers transferred to Chelsea for £117 million.
- •Mbaye has received interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.
- •Mbaye has hired Jorge Mendes as his new agent.
- •Aston Villa aims to replace Rogers with a promising forward.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ibrahim Mbaye emerges as priority target for Aston Villa after Morgan Rogers exit
"Aston Villa have identified Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye (18) as a priority transfer target following the departure of Morgan Rogers (23) to Chelsea for £117m, according to a report from...
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