Liverpool are preparing to make another attempt to sign Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Ismaila Sarr after the Eagles rejected an opening offer worth €60m, according to football transfer journalist Nicolo Schira.
Sarr remains a potential Liverpool target this summer despite Crystal Palace turning down the first proposal. The Merseyside club are expected to return with an improved bid in the near future as they continue discussions over a possible deal for the Senegal international.
An agreement has already been reached between Sarr and Liverpool on personal terms. The player and the club have reportedly agreed the outline of a long-term employment contract that would run until 2031.
That agreement means Liverpool have made progress in their efforts to secure Sarr, although the clubs have yet to settle on a transfer fee. Crystal Palace’s rejection of the initial €60m offer leaves negotiations ongoing, with Liverpool now expected to consider another approach.
Sarr’s performances during the 2025-26 season have strengthened his position in the transfer market. He made 45 appearances during the campaign, scoring 21 goals and providing one assist.
The 21 goals underline the attacking contribution Sarr has made for Crystal Palace, while his appearance total reflects the regular role he played during the season. Liverpool’s interest comes after a campaign in which the forward was involved in 45 matches and produced 22 goals and assists in total.
For now, the clubs remain apart over the financial terms of a transfer. Crystal Palace have rejected the first offer, but Sarr’s reported agreement with Liverpool keeps the move alive and suggests the negotiations could continue if the Reds submit a new proposal.
Schira reports that Liverpool are expected to make that fresh attempt shortly. Until an agreement is reached between the two clubs, however, Sarr remains a Crystal Palace player.
The proposed contract through 2031 would represent a long-term commitment from Liverpool to the 2025-26 season’s 21-goal forward. Any transfer will depend on whether the Premier League clubs can reach an understanding after Liverpool’s opening €60m bid was rejected.