Liverpool were linked with a host of attackers before the summer transfer window slammed shut.
After Bradley Barcola’s arrival was confirmed, the Reds were expected to add to their squad further as Cody Gakpo looked set to join Manchester City.
At the time, Liverpool made an offer to sign Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace, but the Eagles stood their ground and refused to part with him.
The transfer eventually fell through as the Reds opted against selling Gakpo, largely because Sarr and Yankuba Minteh – their primary targets – proved to be unattainable.
And now, Sarr’s agent has taken to Instagram to release a strongly-worded statement.
Ismaila Sarr’s agent speaks out after failed Liverpool move
“The cases of Ismaïla Sarr and Lamine Camara must all interrogate us,” wrote Diomansy Kamara.
“We have to get out of this logic where the African player can sometimes give the feeling that he is just a commodity: you buy it, you set its price, you negotiate its future and, too often, your will seems to go to the background.
“Our African players deserve respect: the respect of their work. The respect of their career. Respecting their ambitions.
“The respect of their voices. A transfer shouldn’t just be a matter of two clubs and numbers. Behind every contract, there’s a man, a career, dreams and life choices. The fact that clubs can sometimes have the final word is a reality of professional football.
🚨🌍 Ismaila Sarr’s agent Diomansy Kamara statement.
“Statement from Ismaila Sarr’s agent Diomansy Kamara: “The cases of Ismaila Sarr and Lamine Camara must all interrogate us.
“We have to get out of this logic where the African player can sometimes give the feeling that he is… pic.twitter.com/7gCc7k8zbe
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 2, 2026
“But one question remains: what about the career and the will of the player? The player must be able to be heard and respected in the decisions that determine his future.
“Let’s never forget what’s important: behind every success, it’s the players who write history first.”
As a matter of fact, Lamine Camara, who is mentioned in the post, was also linked with Liverpool before the deadline and saw his move to Chelsea fall through at the last minute.
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