Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr has publicly expressed his admiration for Manchester United, admitting he would “love” to play for the club, according to reports from Joueurs SN via X. This revelation comes after TEAMtalk exclusively revealed that United had initiated talks with Sarr’s agent regarding a potential summer move.
Manchester United are actively seeking to bolster their midfield options this transfer window, having already secured deals for Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos for a combined £85 million. While midfield remains a priority, the club’s new ownership group, INEOS, are also exploring options to strengthen the attacking line, even with Marcus Rashford expected to reintegrate into the squad following a short holiday.
Sarr, who can play across multiple attacking positions, impressed during Senegal’s recent campaign at the World Cup, scoring four goals and providing one assist. He also enjoyed a productive season for Crystal Palace, finishing with nine Premier League goals and 20 in all competitions, including a pivotal role in their UEFA Conference League triumph where he was named Player of the Season.
Palace reportedly value Sarr in the £50 million range, though the inflated transfer market could influence their asking price. However, any potential deal hinges on United offloading Joshua Zirkzee, who has reportedly been deemed surplus to requirements after failing to make a significant impact during his time at Old Trafford. Sarr’s comments will likely encourage INEOS and director of football Jason Wilcox to further explore the possibility of bringing the Senegalese international to Old Trafford, potentially providing experienced cover and competition for Benjamin Sesko.
