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Crystal Palace Conversation With Liverpool On Ismaila Sarr Was Short

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With the final week of the transfer window now under way, the Reds have been working to add another winger following their pursuits of Ibrahim Mbaye and Yankuba Minteh. Amid the Yellow Canaries’ interest, Galatasaray have also registered their interest in signing the 28-year-old, with the Turkish giants able to offer Champions League football.

Crystal Palace Conversation With Liverpool On Ismaila Sarr Was Short


Despite having three years remaining on his contract, the Senegal international is understood to have signalled his desire to leave by asking to be left out of last week’s Premier League opener against Everton, which ended in a 2-0 defeat for the Eagles. It is understood that Andoni Iraola’s side too made contact with Crystal Palace over a potential move for Sarr, but were swiftly rebuffed, with the conversation proving brief.

Season Position 2025-26 15th 2024–25 12th 2023–24 10th 2022–23 11th 2021–22 12th Crystal Palace’s last five league finishes No bid was submitted, as the Eagles made it clear from the outset that they have no desire to sell the Senegal international to the Anfield club. The Eagles have explored Torino winger Alieu Njie as a potential alternative and have received encouragement with rival interest stalling, giving Palace another route should Sarr’s situation take a decisive turn.