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Liverpool transfer latest: Surprise Sarr link, Minteh talks intensify and more

The Reds are monitoring a new Premier League winger while negotiations for a top Brighton target heat up in a busy week of transfer news.

Published: 22 Aug 2026 17:59 GMT • 3h ago

A surprise link with Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr has emerged as the latest transfer rumour involving Liverpool. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 15 possible arrivals and 7 potential exits, with the pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola remaining the hottest storyline. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.

Ismaïla Sarr

Ismaïla Sarr transfer card On Saturday, it was reported that Liverpool is monitoring 28-year-old Ismaïla Sarr to broaden its attacking options. The Senegalese winger, who is valued at 45 million euros, is under contract with Crystal Palace until June 30, 2029. Manchester United, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahçe have also recently been linked with the player.

William Gomes

Liverpool have discussed a move for Porto's 20-year-old Brazilian winger, William Gomes, as part of their priority to find competition for Alexander Isak, according to a report on Friday. Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, Newcastle's Nick Woltemade, and Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta are also reportedly among the players discussed by the club. Gomes, whose current market value is €25.00m according to Transfermarkt, is under contract until 2029. Atlético Madrid, Manchester United, and Arsenal have also been linked with him.

Yankuba Minteh

Liverpool is in intensified discussions with Brighton for Yankuba Minteh and hopes to quickly reach an agreement, as of Saturday. According to Footy-Africa, Brighton's demands are for an amount exceeding 80 million euros. The player is waiting for the clubs to make progress before he begins discussions about his future contract. Earlier on Saturday, Fabrizio Romano reported that Liverpool submitted a new offer of approximately €69 million, which was also refused by Brighton, though negotiations are ongoing. Separately, Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail reported on X that Minteh has informed his representatives and club that he wants to move to Anfield this summer.

Bradley Barcola

On Saturday, 90min reported that Liverpool have been pursuing Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, but an asking price of up to £140 million has prompted the club to consider other options. According to L’Equipe, the player feels his transfer saga has dragged on for a long time. Talks with PSG concerning Barcola are reported to be continuing, and information attributed to Romano on Friday stated that the winger is still Liverpool's main target.

Ibrahim Mbaye

Negotiations between PSG and Liverpool for Ibrahim Mbaye are progressing slowly, and the pace of the deal is making the player change his stance on a move, according to French newspaper L’Equipe on Saturday. RMC Sport revealed that the two clubs are €20m apart in their valuation, with PSG demanding €70m and Liverpool wanting to pay €50m. On Friday, the Daily Mail reported that Liverpool have withdrawn from a deal after deeming the teenager too expensive.

Endrick

Liverpool recently contacted Real Madrid regarding Endrick to inquire about signing him on loan with a buy option or through a permanent deal, it was reported on Saturday. However, Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, and coach, Jose Mourinho, decided to keep the player. Goal.com also reported on Saturday that Endrick rejected a summer move to Anfield.

Adam Wharton

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has said that Adam Wharton will not be leaving the club this summer. In quotes carried by Fabrizio Romano on Friday, Sage stated that after selling big players, it is not the moment to do so again and that the team needs him. This followed a report from Team Talk which claimed Liverpool are unlikely to pursue a transfer for the player, who is valued in the £80m bracket.

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