Palace Soar Closer to Sarr Deal, But Marseille Fee Stalemate Remains

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**Crystal Palace Close to Signing Ismaila Sarr from Marseille**

Crystal Palace have reportedly agreed personal terms with Marseille winger Ismaila Sarr, with the French club open to selling the 26-year-old Senegal international.

Sarr joined Marseille last summer after four years at Watford, and Palace have been pursuing the player for over six years. The Eagles are keen to bolster their attacking ranks, following Michael Olise’s departure to Bayern Munich earlier in the window.

According to reports, Palace and Sarr have agreed on a four-year contract, although the clubs are still apart on their valuation of the winger. Marseille could use funds from any sale of Sarr towards signing Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah, who they are interested in signing.

Sarr has already spent four years in England playing for Watford, scoring 34 goals and providing 22 assists in 131 games for the Hornets. He made 35 appearances in all competitions in his debut season with Marseille, scoring four goals.

The winger is believed to want to stay in France, but is open to joining a Premier League club again. Palace have signed Chadi Riad and Daichi Kamada this summer, with Ryan Sessegnon on trial with the club following his release from Tottenham Hotspur.

Crystal Palace are working to agree a fee with Marseille over the signing of Ismaila Sarr (left)

Senegal international Sarr has agreed personal terms with the Premier League side

Senegal international Sarr has agreed personal terms with the Premier League side

Sarr could become the third signing under Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner this summer

Sarr could become the third signing under Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner this summer