Villa reach verbal agreement to sign PSG's Mbaye

Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement to sign Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG; the Senegal international is a long-term target for Villa and wanted a move to a club where he would play regularly; Mbaye scored three goals and added two assists in 24 Ligue 1 appearances last season

Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign winger Ibrahim Mbaye.

Sky Sports News reported Mbaye was a target for Villa in March and that the winger wanted a move this summer in search of regular game time.

Mbaye predominantly plays on the right wing and made 24 Ligue 1 appearances for PSG last season, scoring three goals and adding two assists.

Villa had been targeting a move for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao but Sky in Italy has reported that the Portugal international has instead accepted a move to Galatasaray.

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