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Sarr’s Liverpool Transfer Missed as Groin Injury Persists

9/4/2026

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Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr missed his planned transfer to Liverpool, coach Pierre Sage said.
Sarr, 28, remains sidelined with a groin injury, missing Everton, Manchester City and Saturday’s Fulham match.
Palace had been negotiating with Belgium forward Malick Fofana, who instead joined Sunderland for £30 million.
Coach Sage praised Fofana as a good player and wished him well after the deal fell through.

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Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr missed his planned transfer to Liverpool, coach Pierre Sage said.
Sarr, 28, remains sidelined with a groin injury, missing Everton, Manchester City and Saturday’s Fulham match.
Palace had been negotiating with Belgium forward Malick Fofana, who instead joined Sunderland for £30 million.
Coach Sage praised Fofana as a good player and wished him well after the deal fell through.