AliousAccording to Graeme Bailey’s report on HITC, Crystal Palace is close to signing Ismaila Sarr from Marseille.
The Eagles have submitted a £12 million bid for the 26-year-old winger, who has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract with the South London club.
Marseille’s manager, Roberto De Zerbi, has approved Sarr’s departure.
Sarr’s performance since joining Marseille last summer has been inconsistent, with only five goals and six assists in 35 appearances across all competitions.
This underwhelming performance has led to uncertainty about his future at the French club.
Crystal Palace’s interest in Sarr is driven by their need to strengthen their attacking options, especially after Michael Olise’s recent move to Bayern Munich.
The Eagles see Sarr as a viable replacement to fill the gap in their offensive lineup.
While the report doesn’t confirm if the £12 million bid will be sufficient, it suggests that only minor details remain to be settled for the transfer to go through.
Sarr’s potential return to the Premier League could happen in the coming days.
The move could benefit both parties, with Crystal Palace addressing their need for a wide attacker and Sarr getting an opportunity to revitalize his career in a familiar league.
However, the final outcome of the negotiations remains to be seen.
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