Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle to sign forward Ibrahim Mbaye from European champions Paris Saint-Germain.The two clubs have agreed a fee worth €55million for Mbaye, with the deal in the process of being finalised and paperwork in progress. The relationship between Villa chairman Nassef Sawiris and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi was seen as key to closing the deal.The 18-year-old joined PSG in the summer of 2018 from FC Versailles 78. He progressed through PSG’s youth academy and made his senior debut for the side in August 2024 at the age of 16.Mbaye has made 42 first-team appearances for PSG, scoring four goals and four assists. Last season, the teenager scored three goals and provided two assists in 31 games in all competitions.Who are the biggest transfer overpays in Premier League history?Tifo FootballMbaye started ten Ligue 1 games, one Champions League match and holds the record for being the youngest player to ever start a fixture for the Frenchclub.He has also established himself in Senegal’s national team. A former France youth international, Mbaye switched his international allegiance and made his first appearance for the African nation in November 2025.