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Liverpool 'launch left-field Ismaila Sarr transfer bid' and already have green light

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Liverpool have reportedly launched a late attempt to sign Ismaila Sarr. 13:05, Wed, Aug 26, 2026 Updated: 13:49, Wed, Aug 26, 2026 Ismaila Sarr has emerged as a late summer target for Liverpool (Image: Getty)Liverpool have reportedly submitted an opening bid for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr, who is eager to join the Reds in the final days of the window.



Get Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Read our Privacy PolicyNow, the Reds have shelved their interest in Minteh and switched their focus to a move for Sarr, according to Fabrizio Romano.It's claimed that talks are underway at club level, with Liverpool having submitted an offer worth around £50m.

They already have the green light from the player himself, who is said to be keen on joining the Merseyside giants.However, it remains to be seen if Palace will be open to selling Sarr at that price, given that they have already rejected two bids from Galatasaray this summer.He is a key player for the Eagles but is understood to be eager to leave Selhurst Park before the window closes next week.Last season, he scored nine league goals in 28 appearances, including one against Liverpool when they were beaten by Palace at the start of the campaign.The winger is reportedly keen to leave Selhurst Park before the deadline (Image: Getty)Sarr remains tied down until 2029, meaning Palace aren't under any immediate financial pressure to sell him this summer. That’s the most important information for me and for you."