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Liverpool have started the 2020/21 campaign brilliantly, both on and off the pitch.
With a 100 percent Premier League record, Jurgen Klopp and the Reds were also able to successfully add players like Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota to their array of world-class talents.
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)
Despite Liverpool’s business seemingly wrapped up for another window, transfer rumors just don’t seem to stop, according to France Football, Liverpool have agreed on a fee for Ismaila Sarr.
The report claims Liverpool has negotiated a 35-40 million euro (£ 36 million) deal to land the Senegal international just days after signing striker Jota for a similar fee.
France Football has stated that the club will agree a £ 5.5 million salary with the Watford sprinter.
The 22-year-old Sarr has been constantly linked with the Reds this summer and has 27 appearances for Senegal, playing alongside Sadio Mane.
Both players went through the same academy setup in Senegal and talent scout Mandy Toure, who discovered that Mane also tipped Sarr for greatness during an interview with The Guardian.
Toure said: “What I can say is that Ismaïla looks a bit like Cristiano Ronaldo. And Ronaldo is his idol. They have a pretty similar way of playing. I said Sadio would explode in England and I can tell you that Ismaïla will do the same.
“He will even win a Ballon d’Or as well. He’s fast, he’s powerful, and now that he’s oriented … and it’s only his first season, you’ll see how he improves and progresses. I think he is well prepared to become one of the best players in England and in the world.
However, the reputed Liverpool journalist James pearce has dismissed reports that Klopp is also in the Sarr market after he confirmed that Jota’s recent arrival at Anfield was the final signing of the club’s 2020/21 transfer business.
No, it was Sarr or Jota.
– James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) September 22, 2020
WATFORD, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 29: Ismaila Sarr of Watford celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal 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)
What does RTK have to say
It just wouldn’t make sense for Liverpool to sign both Sarr and Jota, especially considering the financial uncertainty in the current economic climate.
Furthermore, considering the structure of both deals for Thiago and Jota, Liverpool were only able to get both signings over the line after sporting director Michael Edwards negotiated deals that were paid in installments rather than in advance.
In Thiago’s case, Liverpool agreed to a £ 20 million initial payment structure with Bayern Munich to be paid in four annual installments, meaning the Reds have secured the services of one of the best midfielders in the world. for just £ 5 million a year. year.
With Jota, Edwards found the gold again after orchestrating a deal with the Wolves that ensures Liverpool will have to pay just 10 per cent of the Portugal international’s £ 45 million deal in the first year.
Liverpool had been in talks with Watford, but the Championship team was determined to receive a significant down payment with enough add-ons that it forced the Reds to look elsewhere.
It is because of such financial complications that Liverpool quickly put all their eggs in Jota’s basket and that is why there will be no other attacking arrival at the club, even if certain marginal players leave.
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