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Crystal Palace Hold Firm on Ismaila Sarr as Groin Issue Triggers Tests

The club’s high asking price and medical uncertainty make a move this month unlikely unless a buyer meets Palace’s valuation.

Overview

  • Sarr was left out of Palace’s opening Premier League squad on Saturday because of a groin problem and the club plan further medical tests to establish the issue.
  • Manager Pierre Sage has publicly said Palace do not want to sell Sarr and expect him to remain with the squad while the injury is assessed.
  • Crystal Palace are holding out for roughly £50 million or more before even considering a sale, a stance that greatly narrows possible deals.
  • Galatasaray have been reported to offer about £30 million and to have player-level agreement, but that figure is well short of Palace’s demand and remains unconfirmed by the club.
  • Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked as monitors, and the outcome will depend on the medical findings and whether any club is willing to meet Palace’s valuation; Sarr’s three-year contract gives Palace negotiating leverage and shapes the club’s position.