Liverpool are reportedly preparing a new proposal for Ismaïla Sarr after their initial approach for the Crystal Palace winger was rejected.
The Reds have been searching for another attacking player, particularly on the wing, and Sarr has now become one of their main targets. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Liverpool are preparing to make another attempt to convince Palace to sell the Senegal international.
Liverpool previously submitted a proposal worth around £50 million for Sarr, but Crystal Palace rejected it. Palace have reportedly made it clear that they want to keep the 28-year-old, having also rejected two approaches from Galatasaray.
Sarr has given Liverpool plenty of reasons to be interested. He enjoyed an excellent 2025/26 campaign, scoring 21 goals in all competitions and helping Palace win the Europa Conference League.
The situation could become more complicated because Al Ittihad are also monitoring Sarr. According to Tavolieri, the Saudi Pro League club could try to take advantage if Liverpool fail to reach an agreement with Palace.
Why Liverpool want Sarr
Liverpool’s pursuit comes after their proposed move for Yankuba Minteh broke down because Brighton reportedly demanded around £80 million. The Reds subsequently turned their attention towards Sarr, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Liverpool had opened talks and submitted the initial £50m proposal.
Liverpool are also reportedly pursuing Bradley Barcola, meaning the club could potentially bring in more than one attacking player before the transfer window closes. However, if Liverpool were to sign both Sarr and Barcola, the report suggests that Cody Gakpo’s future could become a major talking point.
For now, Palace remain determined to keep Sarr, so Liverpool would likely need to improve their offer significantly to have a realistic chance of completing the deal.
Bottom line: Liverpool haven’t given up on Ismaïla Sarr. They are preparing another proposal, but Palace’s resistance and interest from Al Ittihad mean the Reds still have a difficult negotiation ahead.
