Merseyside's Liverpool have turned their attention to Ismaila Sarr, the Crystal Palace winger and Senegal international, as the transfer window draws to a close. This change of direction, reported by BBC Sport's Adam Patel, follows Brighton & Hove Albion's rejection of two bids from the Reds for Yankuba Minter.
The Eagles are holding out for a significantly higher fee than the £60 million Liverpool proposed for the Gambian winger, leaving fans to ponder whether manager Andoni Iraola will return with an improved offer for Minter.
Liverpool had previously made an inquiry about Sarr last week, only to receive a swift refusal from Palace's hierarchy. The situation is further complicated by the likelihood of Cody Gakpo remaining at Anfield, which raises questions over whether there is still urgency in securing Sarr's signature before the deadline.
