Liverpool withdraws from Ibrahim Mbaye transfer race as Villa moves in

Liverpool has ended its pursuit of PSG forward Ibrahim Mbaye due to high transfer demands from the French club. PSG's valuation approached €70m, prompting Liverpool to reconsider its recruitment strategy just days before the transfer deadline. Aston Villa has taken advantage of the situation, reportedly agreeing to a €55m deal for Mbaye. With Liverpool focusing on other targets like Yankuba Minteh, recruitment appears crucial as the window approaches its close.

• 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Reports from France confirm why Liverpool dropped out of the race for PSG forward