Liverpool Makes £50 Million Bid for Ismaila Sarr After Yankuba Minteh Deal Falls Through

Liverpool have shifted their transfer attention to Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr, submitting a substantial £50 million offer after abandoning efforts to sign Brighton's Yankuba Minteh. Manager Andoni Iraola is eager to add attacking options before the summer window closes.

Bid Details and Transfer Window Countdown

With only five days left until the transfer deadline on Monday, Liverpool acted quickly once talks with Brighton over Minteh stalled. The club's two bids for the forward were turned down, as Brighton insisted on a £70 million price tag. Now, they have moved to secure Sarr, who joined Palace two years ago and is reportedly keen to join the Merseyside club.

Competition for Sarr Intensifies

The 28-year-old winger has attracted interest from other clubs too. According to Foot Mercato, Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal and Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray are also pursuing him, with Galatasaray in advanced negotiations and Al-Hilal closely monitoring developments.

Sarr’s Recent Performance and Impact

Last season, Sarr played 45 games across all competitions, scoring 21 goals and assisting twice, contributing significantly to Crystal Palace's UEFA Europa Conference League success. He also impressed at the recent World Cup, netting four goals before Senegal was eliminated by Belgium in the round of 32.

Manager Iraola Calls for Swift Reinforcements

Amid interest in winger Cody Gakpo from Tottenham and Manchester City, Iraola has expressed urgency in strengthening his squad. Speaking to 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."

Iraola admitted he wanted a stronger squad before the season but must now adapt to market realities.

Next Steps for Liverpool

Liverpool await Crystal Palace's response to their £50 million proposal. Should they reach an agreement, Sarr could complete a medical ahead of the deadline. Meanwhile, talks continue with Paris Saint-Germain about signing Bradley Barcola to enhance Liverpool’s attacking depth.

• Transfer offer: £50 million for Ismaila Sarr
• Rejected bids for Minteh: Two offers below £70 million asking price
• Days remaining: 5 until transfer window closes
• Sarr's last season stats: 45 appearances, 21 goals, 2 assists
• World Cup performance: 4 goals for Senegal
• Other clubs interested: Al-Hilal, Galatasaray