Galatasaray have increased their offer to €35 million for winger Ismaila Sarr and reached a personal agreement with the player, who is now pressuring Crystal Palace to accept the move. According to a report this week by Hürriyet Spor, the 28-year-old Senegalese star is extremely eager to wear the jersey and is applying intense pressure on the English club.
The club aims to finalise this transfer by the weekend, ahead of the deadline to submit the UEFA Champions League squad list on September 2. Sitting 2nd in the Süper Lig and having scored 6 goals in two matches, Galatasaray are looking to create more options on the wing. The yellow-reds, who are 2 points behind leaders Gençlerbirliği S.K., plan to further boost their attacking power after Victor Osimhen's 4 goals in the first two games of the season.
What is the latest in the transfer talks?
Galatasaray's management has accelerated negotiations with Crystal Palace for the transfer of Ismaila Sarr. An agreement has been reached on all matters with the player, including salary and contract terms. However, a gap remains between the clubs regarding the transfer fee. The English press reports that Crystal Palace's expectation is in the range of €50-60 million. Galatasaray are asking the English club to accept their €35 million offer and are reportedly prepared to increase it slightly. The club's biggest leverage is Sarr's strong desire to play for Galatasaray.
Why is Ismaila Sarr applying pressure?
Ismaila Sarr is playing an active role in trying to force the move. He sent a message to his club by not attending recent training sessions, citing pain. The player, who also missed yesterday's training, is described as very eager to join the Turkish side. This situation creates significant pressure on the Crystal Palace board. The 28-year-old offers a profile that would strengthen the manager's hand, with his ability to play on both the right and left wing. Sarr, who scored 21 goals and provided 2 assists in 45 matches last season, is known for his incredible attacking speed.
What do Sarr's statistics say?
In addition to his club form last season, Ismaila Sarr delivered an effective performance on the international stage. At the World Cup with the Senegal national team, he scored 4 goals and made 1 assist in four matches. These statistics highlight his composure in big games and his goalscoring instinct. Adding such an experienced and productive player to the current squad, visible on our squad page, would provide a significant alternative, especially in European competitions. The team needs these kinds of moves to maintain and improve its league position, which can be tracked on the standings page.
How would this transfer affect the squad?
If the transfer goes through, Galatasaray would gain important depth on the wings. The team, which started the new season with 1 win and 1 draw, will host Alanyaspor at home on December 20th. A player like Sarr, who can operate on both flanks, would provide a major advantage in terms of tactical flexibility for this and future matches listed on our fixtures page. Galatasaray's management has reached an agreement with the player, and now the task is to agree on a transfer fee that meets Crystal Palace's demands. With time running out for the squad list, the coming days will decide the fate of this transfer.
