Liverpool's leadership is currently holding discussions for a potential transfer with Crystal Palace regarding Ismaila Sarr, a 28-year-old Senegalese winger. According to Fabrizio Romano, a specialist journalist, the Merseyside club has already made an offer of €50 million to their London counterparts. This initiative follows the failure of negotiations for Yankuba Minteh, initially tipped to join Liverpool from Brighton. Tactical reasons partly explain this shift, according to observers.

A 21-goal player in contention for the Reds

Ismaila Sarr delivered a remarkable 2025-2026 season with Crystal Palace, scoring 21 goals across all competitions. This performance notably contributed to the Eagles' victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The player, who has never been tested in a "big six" club, now seems ready to take the next step by joining a top-tier club like Liverpool. His versatile profile, capable of playing on the wings as well as up front, could strengthen Liverpool's attack under the guidance of new manager Andoni Iraola. The former Athletic Bilbao tactician arrives in a challenging context, having replaced Arne Slot after a disappointing 2025-2026 season for the club. Since then, Liverpool has also lost its iconic striker Mohamed Salah, making offensive signings a priority before the transfer window closes.

A high-stakes transfer

Crystal Palace, which has already rejected two offers from Galatasaray for Sarr this summer, will need to make a quick decision. The London club, already weakened by the departures of Marc Guehi in January and Maxence Lacroix this summer, does not want to lose another key player. The Eagles' management will therefore have to weigh the opportunity of selling Sarr, despite his prolific scoring record, to avoid further depletion of their squad. Fabrizio Romano notes that Sarr would be in favor of the transfer, but everything hinges on Crystal Palace's reaction to Liverpool's offer. The next 24 to 48 hours could be decisive for finalizing a deal, especially as the player's price has "clearly dropped" according to some sources.

A profile suited to Liverpool's ambitions

Although Sarr is not yet at Salah's level, the club views this option as a viable alternative following Minteh's unavailability. His experience in the Europa Conference League and his consistency in front of goal make him a potentially valuable addition to the Reds' European and domestic ambitions. Fans are hoping for an offensive revival to reignite the sporting project under Iraola's leadership. The question remains whether Crystal Palace will agree to part with their key striker. The club, in the midst of a rebuilding phase, will need to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision that could impact its upcoming season.