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Liverpool pursues Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr
Liverpool FC is actively pursuing Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr as the summer transfer window nears its close. This move follows the club's decision to step back from a deal for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh due to an £80 million valuation.
Reports regarding the specifics of the negotiations vary. Some sources, including journalist Fabrizio Romano, claim Liverpool submitted a bid of approximately £50 million, which Crystal Palace subsequently rejected. Other reports suggest that while Liverpool has made contact and held discussions, a formal bid may not have been officially lodged.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has indicated that the club does not intend to sell Sarr, noting that the 28-year-old Senegalese international has three years remaining on his contract. Sarr is currently sidelined with an injury, but he remains a key part of the club's plans.
Simultaneously, Liverpool is nearing a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. The pursuit of Sarr is seen as a way to bolster the squad's attacking options, potentially providing cover or competition for players like Cody Gakpo.
Entities
Bradley Barcola · Crystal Palace · Crystal Palace FC · Diomansy Kamaratook · Fabrizio Romano · Ismaila Sarr · Liverpool FC · Pierre Sage
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Liverpool discussed a move for Ismaïla Sarr but did not submit a formal bid. www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Crystal Palace intends to keep Ismaïla Sarr, who has three years remaining on his contract. www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Liverpool submitted a £50 million bid for Ismaïla Sarr. www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Liverpool confirmed they made contact with Crystal Palace regarding a potential transfer. www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage stated that Sarr remains under contract. www.ibtimes.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Liverpool’s attempts to negotiate for Sarr were rejected by Crystal Palace.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ismaïla Sarr’s agent suggested the player is at the forefront of transfer discussions.