Towards the end of the January transfer window, it was reported that Chelsea had shown a late interest in Ibrahim Mbaye. Reporter Florian Plettenberg revealed that when he presented this information to a PSG source via text message, he received a crying laughing emoji in response, which signalled that the player would not be leaving PSG. FootballTransfers pointed out that the situation may not be straightforward because of the competition for attacking positions at the club. The same source added that recent matches have shown that Mbaye will struggle for consistent minutes, which could make a transfer away inevitable or advisable. There is mention that Chelsea may choose to show interest again in the future.

Florian Plettenberg reports that both Chelsea and Aston Villa have expressed an interest in winger Ibrahim Mbaye regarding a potential last-minute January deal. The reigning European champions have no intention of listening to offers for the 17-year-old this month, and a January move is not considered possible. Mbaye's current contract with PSG expires in 2028, and extension talks are expected to be discussed in the near future.