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Liverpool have asked Watford about a possible transfer of Ismaila Sarr after being considered by Jurgen Klopp as a backup option for the club’s three pedigree forwards, claims Dominic King of The mail.
Liverpool have asked about Ismail Sarr and talked about his situation. No offer has been made, but it is being seriously considered as a backup option for the top three. Watford would like £ 36m + 🔴
– Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) September 17, 2020
The championship club wants to keep Sarr’s services in their bid to return to the Premier League, but Watford has made it clear to Liverpool that they could be swayed if the asking price is reached.
WATFORD, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 29: Ismaila Sarr of Watford runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Liverpool FC at Vicarage Road on February 29, 2020 in Watford, UK. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)
According to The Mirror, Watford will demand at least £ 40 million for the Senegalese ace.
Liverpool has been hyped with a move for the 22-year-old sprinter since Sarr tore apart the Reds during a 3-0 win in February that ended the Reds’ 13-month unbeaten streak in the Premier League.
Klopp is an admirer of Sarr, but Liverpool have yet to submit an official offer or make an official contact despite the club reportedly watching the player’s development with great interest.
The news comes shortly after Liverpool reached an agreement with Bayern Munich regarding the signing of Thiago Alcántara.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 6: Thiago Alcantara of Spain during the UEFA Nations League match between Spain versus Ukraine at Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium on September 6, 2020 in Seville Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante / Soccrates / Getty Images)
The Times reports that an initial fee of £ 20 million has been agreed, plus an additional £ 5 million tied to bonuses.
Even though Liverpool are on the cusp of signing one of the best midfielders in world football, Klopp is reportedly determined to add a couple more faces to his Premier League winning team.
According to The Athletic, the Liverpool manager would like to see one or two more signings at the club if they can remove some players from the current salary bill at Anfield.
This could spark a move for Sarr and sporting director Michael Edwards could capitalize on the fact that Watford was forced to sell Abdoulaye Doucoure (£ 25 million) and Pervis Estupinan (£ 15 million) cheaper than their original valuations.
There is still a long way to go in the transfer window, but as Thiago’s negotiations have shown, events can move quickly once Liverpool start moving.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14: Sadio Mane of Liverpool in action with Ismaila Sarr of Watford during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Watford FC at Anfield on December 14, 2019 in Liverpool, UK. (Photo by Chris Brunskill / Fantasista / Getty Images)
Reaction
Following the latest reports, several Liverpool fans reacted on social media to the club’s renewed interest in Sarr, who is also an international teammate of Reds forward Sadio Mane.
It’s fair to say that Kopites is beaming with optimism that Edwards could land another potential masterstroke in the transfer window after Thiago’s imminent arrival.
Here are a selected number of responses to Sarr’s latest reports …
Rival Premier League teams seeing Liverpool transfer news today as pic.twitter.com/O7HEp5SveX
– Mind monsters (@ parkthebus8989) September 17, 2020
Watford wanted £ 30 million for Doucoure and went to Everton for £ 21 million. Edwards is going to cook this for sure.
– 🇸🇳 (@ SadioMane10i) September 17, 2020
Confirmed Michael Edwards will negotiate a £ 6m deal and a room at MalMaison Liverpool for the owner of Watford
– Jack (@ Jack95Ynwa) September 17, 2020
Michael Edwards has been unleashed by the way
– Wmaad (@VirgilVanDickyy) September 17, 2020
Edwards is back in business
– 🔴🔴 (@ScouseFlair) September 17, 2020
£ 25m and Harry Wilson sounds like a great deal for everyone
– Billy Campbell (@ BillyCampbell_1) September 17, 2020
Hopefully this price goes down as the window progresses.
Keep positive news coming– Ameen (@Ameen_LFC) September 17, 2020
We are back in the game pic.twitter.com/IldsTzGHJ9
– Sub (@ Subindra99) September 17, 2020
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