Aston Villa is poised to make a significant move in the transfer market, targeting Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG following a lucrative sale. The impending transfer of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, expected to finalize this week, will inject £117m into Villa's coffers, providing them the financial muscle needed to pursue Mbaye.

With the cash influx, Villa is now ready to get serious about signing the young winger, who has been a subject of interest prior to the Rogers deal. PSG has set a €50m price tag on Mbaye, but the club is aware that they may not be able to offer him the first-team minutes he desires, making a transfer more likely.

Key points include:

• Jorge Mendes, a prominent agent, is reportedly overseeing the potential transfer, which could facilitate negotiations since he represents both Mbaye and Villa's manager, Unai Emery.
• PSG is also exploring other options, including Yan Diomande, though progress remains slow, leading them to consider Eli Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth as an alternative.

As the summer transfer window heats up, Aston Villa's aggressive pursuit of Mbaye could reshape their squad and enhance their competitiveness in the Premier League.