Liverpool Make £50 Million Offer for Ismaila Sarr After Yankuba Minteh Deal Fails

Liverpool have shifted their transfer plans, submitting a £50 million offer for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr. This move follows the club's decision to abandon negotiations for Brighton & Hove Albion forward Yankuba Minteh, as manager Andoni Iraola pushes for new attacking signings before the summer window closes.

Bid Made for Sarr After Minteh Talks Break Down

The Reds' pursuit of Minteh hit a dead end after two bids were rejected by Brighton, who insist on a £70 million fee. With just five days left until the transfer deadline on Monday, Liverpool acted quickly to find an alternative target. Reports from the Mirror confirm the £50 million bid for Sarr, who joined Crystal Palace two years ago and is eager to join Liverpool.

The team has felt the impact of losing key wide players like Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, and Mohamed Salah. Replacing those losses has made securing quality wingers a top priority.

Competition Heats Up for the Winger

Winning the race for Sarr won’t be easy. According to Foot Mercato, Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal and Turkish side Galatasaray are also chasing the 28-year-old. Galatasaray are reportedly far along in talks, while Al-Hilal keeps close watch on developments.

Sarr’s recent form speaks volumes: last season, he played 45 games across all competitions, scoring 21 goals and assisting twice, helping Palace win the UEFA Europa Conference League. He also shined at the World Cup, netting four goals before Senegal was knocked out by Belgium in the round of 32.

Iraola Calls for Urgent Reinforcements

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has publicly emphasized his need for swift reinforcements amid squad shortages and interest from other clubs in star player Cody Gakpo. In an interview with Sky Sports, he said, "Some deals you have to wait until the end. But the end is the important picture, the one we will have on September 1, because it is true that we are still quite thin."He added that he hoped to have all positions doubled with top players before the season began but now must adapt to the market realities.

Next Steps for Liverpool

The club awaits Crystal Palace's response to the £50 million offer. If they reach an agreement, Sarr could complete his medical ahead of Monday’s deadline. Meanwhile, Liverpool continues talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential deal for attacker Bradley Barcola to strengthen their forward options further.