Overview
- Reports on Tuesday say Liverpool pulled out of talks after Crystal Palace rejected an initial offer near £50 million and later improved bids.
- Football Insider reported that Ismaila Sarr has told Palace he wants to leave and has been training separately from the first team.
- Palace held a firm valuation throughout the window, with outlets saying the club wanted a fee closer to or above £70 million.
- Other clubs including Galatasaray and unnamed Saudi Pro League teams were linked to Sarr but did not complete a move before the deadline.
- The club must now weigh the short-term cost of selling an important player for a high price against the risk of keeping an unsettled winger and the impact that could have on squad form and atmosphere.