Liverpool enters advanced talks to sign Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace

Liverpool is pursuing a deal to sign Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace before the Premier League transfer window closes on September 1. Sporting Director Richard Hughes is overseeing the negotiations in his final days with the club. Liverpool seeks to address attacking concerns after the departure of Mohamed Salah to Trabzonspor and the injury of Hugo Ekitike, who remains sidelined until at least January. While Alexander Isak has struggled to meet expectations this season, the club hopes the addition of Sarr, who has scored 95 career goals, will bolster the offensive rotation. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri indicates Sarr is pushing for the move, with Liverpool expected to submit a final offer in the coming hours to finalize the transfer. Al-Ittihad has officially withdrawn from the race for the Senegal international.

• 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Richard Hughes now in ‘advanced talks’ to sign 95-goal sensation