Aston Villa have completed two permanent Deadline Day signings: winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain and defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton.\n\nMbaye, 18, arrives after developing in PSG's academy and will wear number 19. He represents Senegal and became the youngest African scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament.\n\nHarwood-Bellis, 24, came through Manchester City's academy and has experience with Southampton, Burnley, Anderlecht and Blackburn. He has also represented England at senior level.\n\nSky Sports reports a fee of about £47 million for Mbaye and a £25 million package plus £5 million in add-ons for Harwood-Bellis. Aston Villa did not disclose those figures, so they remain reported terms.\n\nSTATUS: OFFICIAL — both permanent transfers are confirmed by Aston Villa; the fees remain reported.\n\nSOURCES: Aston Villa, 1 September 2026 — https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/september/01/signing-villa-announce-mbaye-arrival/ · Sky Sports, 1 September 2026 — https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11095/13579783/ibrahim-mbaye-aston-villa-confirm-signing-of-18-year-old-paris-saint-germain-forward
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OFFICIAL: ASTON VILLA STRIKE TWICE—Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis arrive in Birmingham
Aston Villa have confirmed the permanent signings of Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG and Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. The reported £47m and £30m packages come from Sky Sports rather than club disclosures.

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