Liverpool turn attention to Sarr after Brighton reject Minteh bids

Liverpool have shifted their focus to Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected two bids for Yankuba Minteh. The Anfield club offered £50 million and then £60 million for the 22‑year‑old Minteh, but Brighton turned down both approaches. Liverpool’s attention then moved to Sarr, who scored 21 goals in his most recent season for Palace. Like Minteh, Sarr operates as a right‑sided winger with Premier League experience, although sources indicate Palace are not inclined to sell the Senegalese attacker this summer; Sarr was linked with Galatasaray last week. According to BBC Sport sources, Liverpool have made a bid for Sarr, but both Liverpool and Crystal Palace deny that a formal offer has been submitted. In parallel, Liverpool continue discussions to sign Paris St‑Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The club is assessing all options ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline, aiming to secure two wide‑attacking additions before the window closes. Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage said he hopes Sarr and teammate Jean‑Philippe Mateta remain at the club. When asked whether he expects the Senegalese to stay, Sage said: "For the moment, yes, due to the fact that erstwhile you person 3 years connected the declaration it is not casual to leave." Sage was also questioned about a possible approach from Liverpool, and replied: "I recognize that for everybody to person this benignant of interaction [from different club] is difficult, due to the fact that you hesitate a lot. But for the moment, helium is with us. He is nether contract. He is injured and possibly you tin marque a nexus betwixt his wounded and the situation. But for me, helium is honorable and I person nary occupation with that. We conscionable privation him connected the transportation arsenic rapidly arsenic possible."