{statorium_team tid=15 text="Crystal Palace"} are on the verge of securing the services of winger {statorium_player pid=2015 text="Ismaila Sarr"} from {statorium_team tid=59 text="Marseille"}, with the transfer fee anticipated to be around £12.5 million. The 26-year-old is expected to ink a five-year deal at Selhurst Park.
Sarr made the switch to Marseille from {statorium_team tid=11 text="Watford"} in July of last year for an undisclosed amount. During his stint at Watford, he netted 34 goals in 131 matches and contributed five goals and six assists for Marseille across all competitions last season.
Senegal international and AFCON winner
The {statorium_team tid=1066 text="Senegalese"} winger has an impressive international record, scoring 13 goals in 64 appearances for his national team. Sarr was part of the squad that clinched the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2021 and has also participated in two World Cup tournaments.
Marseille, now under the management of former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi, recently acquired {statorium_team tid=7 text="Manchester United"} forward {statorium_player pid=197 text="Mason Greenwood"} and are looking to balance their finances.
Palace's active transfer window
Crystal Palace have been in the market for a replacement for {statorium_player pid=6123 text="Michael Olise"}, who recently moved to {statorium_team tid=47 text="Bayern Munich"} for £50 million. The club has been proactive this summer, with several new signings to strengthen their squad.
Among the new arrivals are {statorium_player pid=4399 text="Daichi Kamada"}, a 27-year-old Japanese midfielder who joined on a free transfer from {statorium_team tid=92 text="Lazio"}, and {statorium_player pid=18699 text="Chadi Riad"}, who has three caps for Morocco and was signed from {statorium_team tid=30 text="Real Betis"} for £14 million.