Ismaïla Sarr
Ismaïla Sarr
Manchester United have identified Crystal Palace‘s Ismaïla Sarr as a target to improve their attack this summer.
Last season, the winger starred for Crystal Palace, managing 21 goals and two assists from 45 matches. He played a key role in the Eagles’ UEFA Conference League success.
Manchester United are looking at the Crystal Palace star and have already made an initial approach.
Manchester United dream for Crystal Palace man
That’s according to Foot Mercato, who say the Red Devils have asked about the Senegal international. It’s unclear whether they contacted his agent, Crystal Palace or both.
Foot Mercato, who says it’s their own update, makes it clear the 28-year-old isn’t the Old Trafford club’s top attacking target.
Ismaïla Sarr has talked about his dream of joining Manchester United. This could convince Michael Carrick’s side to step up their efforts to secure his services.
It’s unlikely to be a problem for them to agree on personal terms with the former Watford man.
Eagles star responds to Manchester United links
Ismaïla Sarr is in Senegal and took advantage of this trip to organise ‘socio-educational and sporting activities, which included a donation drive, a concert for his fans, and a charity match at the Mawade Wade Stadium’.
That’s according to APS in Senegal, who also spoke to the Crystal Palace attacker about a few topics.
Two days ago, Joueurs SN took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share a comment from the player about his dream of playing for Manchester United.
APS asked Sarr about the possibility of move to Manchester United, who are his dream club. This interview came out hours before Foot Mercato’s report surfaced about the Red Devils.
Responding to that, he said: “I have a three-year contract with Crystal Palace; it’s up to them to decide. Football is my profession, and I enjoy playing it.”
Sarr also dreams of winning the African Ballon d’Or [African Footballer of the Year].
Two years ago, he talked about his desire to play in the Champions League. Sarr can fulfil that if he were to join Michael Carrick’s side this summer.
Timeline around Sarr and Manchester United
Joueurs SN shares a [unverified] quote of Sarr’s dream to join Red Devils
On Monday, APS spoke to Crystal Palae star
Player says Eagles have to decide on dream Manchester United move
Hours later, Foot Mercato report United approach
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