Liverpool’s favourite winger target heading towards transfer deadline day has been revealed

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Liverpool supporters can expect an interesting couple of days to end the summer transfer window, with work still to be done in wide forward areas.In reality, the Reds look like they could do with further upgrades at right-back and in central midfield after Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, but that looks unlikely to happen for now.Instead, with Cody Gakpo waiting to join Manchester City, Liverpool will focus on strengthening their attack. The mooted £85m fee would be hard to turn down, but depth is a real concern… 🚨🔵⚪️ Manchester City confident to close all details of Cody Gakpo deal as soon as Liverpool agree to sign his replacement.Deal will cost £85m and Gakpo gave his green light to signing a five year contract at Man City. pic.twitter.com/eWv8RfxXt2— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2026 View X And according to Fabrizio Romano, it is Sarr who has emerged as Liverpool’s preferred target before Tuesday’s deadline.Ismaila Sarr is Liverpool’s priorityLiverpool fans are not especially keen on the signing of Sarr, and it is obvious why the optics are bad for the Reds here.The Senegalese is more than one year older than Gakpo, and looks likely to cost upwards of £60m.

Nevertheless, as Romano told his YouTube channel on Monday morning, Liverpool are focusing on Sarr anyway.“Agreement done, Cody Gakpo, Manchester City on the contract, all ready,” the transfer expert confirmed.READ MORE: Liverpool fans decide whether they want Yankuba Minteh or Ismaila Sarr to be their new right winger“Manchester City also sent an £85m bid to Liverpool. Liverpool will only accept if they get the right winger before the end of the window, otherwise they will keep Gakpo.

But, at the same time, they’re also exploring some possibilities in terms of wingers on the market in case they get the right proposal for Sarr. “Liverpool are being offered wingers every minute, because the clubs and all the agents know that Liverpool need a winger.”Though he hit 21 goals for Palace last season, the capture of Sarr would be an incredibly underwhelming one for Liverpool, and would only strengthen the feeling that they have absolutely left Andoni Iraola short ahead of his debut season at Anfield.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox