Liverpool pursue Ismaila Sarr as Cody Gakpo nears Manchester City transfer

Liverpool are finalizing squad adjustments as the transfer window approaches its Tuesday deadline. The club is negotiating a potential exit for Cody Gakpo, who is reportedly close to a move to Manchester City valued at approximately £85 million. These funds are intended to facilitate the signing of a new wide player for manager Andoni Iraola. Reports indicate that Ismaila Sarr of Crystal Palace is the primary target, with Liverpool preparing a bid between €75 million and €80 million following a rejected €60 million offer. Yankuba Minteh of Brighton remains another candidate, with his valuation cited at over £70 million. Liverpool previously acquired Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for £123 million, but the club continues to seek additional depth for its right-wing options, which have utilized Gakpo, Victor Munoz, and Rio Ngumoha during the early weeks of the season.

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