Manchester United spent months chasing Mateus Fernandes. Then Tottenham swooped in and stole him. That forced United to pivot. Quickly.
Now it looks like they’ve locked onto a different target altogether. And he’s already playing in the Premier League.
According to TEAMtalk, United have made contact with representatives for Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr. The 28-year-old Senegal international is firmly on their radar. He wasn’t just a late addition either. Sources say he was on United’s board before the World Cup. That tournament only made them want him more.
Sarr’s last season was huge
For Palace, Sarr mostly worked the right flank. But at the World Cup in North America, he played up top. Four goals. One assist. He looked like a natural striker.
His biggest moment came in the UEFA Conference League. Sarr dropped nine goals in that competition and got voted Player of the Season. He helped Palace win the whole thing.
United see him as a versatile forward. Someone who can play multiple spots. And they need that. Badly.
Crystal Palace isn’t just going to hand him over. They brought Sarr from Marseille in 2024 for under £15 million. With three years left on his deal, they’d want at least triple that to even pick up the phone. Probably more.
United’s midfield is still the glaring hole in the squad. But the front line needs help too. Sarr gives them flexibility. He can start wide. He can play through the middle. He’s fast, he’s direct, and he produces in big moments.
The club hasn’t confirmed anything publicly. But the calls have been made. That’s usually step one.
For Palace fans, watching Sarr leave would hurt. He’s been that guy for them. The one who shows up when it matters. For United fans, this could be the kind of signing that fixes two problems at once.
We’ll see if Palace actually budges. They don’t have to. And they know it.
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