Liverpool considers Ismaila Sarr as winger option after Minteh bids rejected
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Liverpool is exploring options for a new winger, including Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr. The club has not yet made an offer for Sarr, who has been a target in the past and is currently sidelined due to injury. Liverpool recently saw two bids of £50m and £60m rejected by Brighton for Yankuba Minteh. They’re also interested in Yan Diomande, who chose Real Madrid over Liverpool. Manager Pierre Sage emphasized Palace's intention to retain Sarr despite interest from Galatasaray, linking his recent absence to medical issues. Liverpool’s search intensifies as they seek a replacement for Mohamed Salah.
- •Liverpool is targeting Ismaila Sarr for a wing position.
- •Yankuba Minteh bids of £50m and £60m were both rejected.
- •Sarr missed Palace's opener due to injury but is not leaving the club.
- •Liverpool previously pursued Sarr before signing Diogo Jota.
- •Interest in Yan Diomande ended with his transfer to Real Madrid.
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool identify new winger target after Yankuba Minteh bids rejected
"The Senegal winger shone at the World Cup and has been linked with a move to Galatasaray, but Eagles boss Pierre Sage underlined the club’s desire to keep the 28-year-old
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