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‘Getting Cold’ – Crystal Palace Star’s Move Hopes Look Dead

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Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images Ismaila Sarr looks unlikely to get a move from Crystal Palace to Liverpool on deadline day, with the trail ‘getting cold’. Sarr arrived at Crystal Palace from French outfit Marseille in the summer of 2024 and put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the club.



The Reds have been pushing to sign Sarr before the end of the summer transfer window, despite competition from Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, though they recently withdrew from the race. Besides that, Sarr ‘officially requested’ to leave Crystal Palace in order to join Andoni Iraola’s side at Anfield for the new campaign.

Season Position 2025-26 15th 2024–25 12th 2023–24 10th 2022–23 11th 2021–22 12th Crystal Palace’s last five league finishes Crystal Palace have remained firmly against letting Sarr go and have insisted that he stay put at Selhurst Park. It remains to be seen if Crystal Palace have any late cards to play or if they have any other irons in the fire in the coming hours.