Liverpool refuse to let the Sarr story die
The window in England may be shut, but the planning is not. Football Insider reports Liverpool will consider a fresh move for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr in January after failing to agree a deal for the 28-year-old Senegal international before the summer deadline.
Palace held firm in the final days of the window, and with Sarr contracted and producing, they had no reason to blink. January is a different negotiation: a 28-year-old winger with resale value shrinking by the month, and a buyer who has now shown its hand twice.
Richarlison and the Saudi clock
Tottenham’s wantaway Brazil forward Richarlison is hoping to seal a move to the Saudi Pro League, where signings are permitted until 12 October, after a switch to Trabzonspor failed to materialise before Turkey’s window closed on Friday, per the Standard.
The failed Trabzonspor move matters because it was the exit route. With European windows shut, Saudi Arabia is the last door open until mid-October, and both sides know it.
Contract machines whirring at Arsenal
Arsenal are closing in on a new contract for manager Mikel Arteta, whose current deal expires at the end of this season, with progress also reported on extensions for Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber. Securing the spine, then the architect.
Elsewhere in the roundup:
- Arsenal and Schade: the Gunners enquired about Germany winger Kevin Schade in the summer but moved on when Brentford made clear the 24-year-old was not for sale.
- Manchester United and Hall: United will continue monitoring Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, 21, with a view to a possible move next summer.
- Onana commits: Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana has signed a new Aston Villa deal running until 2031.
- Milan and Inacio: AC Milan remain interested in Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio, 25, and could move in January.
- United and Page: talks continue over Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, 18, after a deadline-day move collapsed.
- Benzema blocked: Lyon explored bringing Karim Benzema back, but the 38-year-old's ambassadorial contract with the Saudi Pro League stood in the way.
- Udol stays: Aston Villa and Sunderland were among the clubs keen on Lens defender Matthieu Udol, 30, but the French club blocked his exit.
What our model says on Sarr
| Metric | Reading |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 |
| Position | RW |
| OVR | ~82 |
| Market value | €22M-28M (est.) |
| Timing risk | High (age curve) |
A January bid for a 28-year-old winger is a now-play, not an investment. Liverpool are buying output, not upside. Verdict: hold from an asset perspective, excellent from a footballing one.
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