Dougie Freedman is now set to fly out to France and hold talks to bring a long-term target to Crystal Palace.
There has been movement on the transfer front for Crystal Palace lately – with the Eagles bidding against Fulham to sign Arsenal No.10 Emile Smith Rowe.
As discussions between Crystal Palace and Arsenal continue over the England international, Dougie Freedman is now set to travel to France for crunch talks…
Crystal Palace stepping up Ismaila Sarr pursuit
A story from Alan Nixon now claims that Crystal Palace are going all out to sign Ismaila Sarr.
The Marseille No.23 is said to have been a target for Freedman across the last six years, with the Glaswegian now set for a face-to-face meeting with the Senegal international in France.
Nixon adds that Sarr even once spent a night in a London hotel as he prepared to join Crystal Palace in a past window before the deal collapsed, and has recently changed his agent – a sign that he is thinking about a transfer this summer.
It is also said that Oliver Glasner is keen on bringing the 26-year-old to Selhurst Park this summer, with Freedman already more than aware of the Senegalese forward’s ability.
Sarr – who is contracted to Marseille until July 2028 – scored five goals and provided six assists in 35 appearances last season, in what was his first campaign for the French giants following a £15m move from Watford in July 2023.
Senegal international could be a great signing
Freedman is clearly no fool when it comes to recruitment – his track record in signing Ebere Eze, Marc Guehi, Adam Wharton, Daniel Munoz and many more speaks for itself.
Therefore, the fact the Scot has chased Sarr for six years speaks volumes, and we can see the vision.
The man from Saint-Louis is a dangerous forward, thanks to his electric pace and 6ft frame, which will also presumably help him fit into Glasner’s counter attacking style.
Furthermore, Sarr can also play as a wing-back thanks to his athleticism, meaning we will have effective cover behind Munoz in that department, should a deal materialise.
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Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as Freedman flies to France for talks with Marseille and Sarr…
