{
  "id": 3675285,
  "title": "Liverpool eye Sarr after Brighton reject Minteh bids",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/liverpool-eye-sarr-after-brighton-reject-minteh-bids",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T05:41:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/liverpool-eye-sarr-after-brighton-reject-minteh-bids/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool are considering a potential signing of Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr following their two unsuccessful bids for Yankuba Minteh. The Premier League club had offered £50 million and £60 million for the 22-year-old right-sided winger, both of which Brighton rejected. Now, Liverpool is shifting its focus to Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season for Palace. While Palace is reportedly not open to selling Sarr, Liverpool has reportedly made a bid for the Senegalese attacker, though both clubs have denied this. Additionally, Liverpool is also pursuing Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, aiming to make two signings before the transfer deadline. Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage expressed hope that both Sarr and teammate Jean-Philippe Mateta would stay with the club. Sage confirmed Sarr's current contract status and noted the player's injury might impact the situation. Mateta, like Sarr, faces an uncertain future after arguing that the last year of his contract is invalid, but Sage believes the striker is content with his current position.",
  "summary": "Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected their two bids for Yankuba Minteh. The Anfield club had offers of £50m and £60m for Minteh, 22, turned down by Brighton and have now switched their attention to Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season for Palace. Like Minteh, Sarr is a right-sided winger and has Premier League experience, but the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Liverpool targeting Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace.",
    "Brighton rejected Liverpool's £50M and £60M bids for Yankuba Minteh.",
    "Liverpool also pursuing Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Liverpool's pursuit of Ismaila Sarr signals a continued effort to strengthen their attacking lineup, as they seek alternatives after failed attempts to sign Yankuba Minteh from Brighton.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}