Crystal Palace rejects £50M bid from Liverpool for Sarr

Crystal Palace has rejected a 50 million offer from Liverpool for winger Ismaila Sarr, according to multiple reports on August 26, 2026. The bid, submitted as the summer transfer window nears its close, was turned down by the Premier League club, which values the Senegal international at approximately 60 million. The rejection leaves Liverpool scrambling for attacking reinforcements after failing to secure other targets.

The move follows Liverpool's abandoned pursuit of Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, after Brighton's asking price rose to 80 million. Liverpool's interest in Sarr, 28, has reportedly intensified as a result. According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Sarr is keen on the move to Anfield. Crystal Palace, however, holds strong leverage with the player under contract until June 2029 and no release clause.

Palace's stance is firm, having already rejected two bids from Galatasaray earlier in the summer. Manager Pierre Sage has publicly stated his desire to keep Sarr. The club signed him from Marseille for 15 million in August 2024, and he has since become a cornerstone of the team, scoring 33 goals in 92 total appearances. His 21 goals in the 2025-26 season were...