Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester United target and Crystal Palace attacker Ismaila Sarr looks to be leaving the Premier League.In two years at Selhurst Park, the Senegalese forward has made a huge impact, helping the club to their first three pieces of silverware in the FA Cup, Community Shield and Europa League.Now, it's being reported by Tuttomercatoweb that the star is very close to leaving Crystal Palace and it looks as if Manchester United could be left disappointed, too.Manchester United to miss out on Ismaila Sarr, following Crystal Palace exitAccording to the report, Fenerbahce are advancing to sign Sarr within the next few hours, as they look to reach an agreement with Palace.According to Foot Mercato, United enquired about Sarr earlier on in the transfer window, with FourFourTwo understanding that the interest has failed to materialise into a formal bid. You may like Manchester United join race for Premier League star: report Manchester United beaten to top managerial target by Crystal Palace Danny Welbeck and Ismaila Sarr sign, with midfield and full-back cover sorted: Manchester United's dream transfer window Foot Mercato even quoted Senegalese social media account Joueurs SN, which relayed a quote in July from Sarr in July that there's only one dream club of his, adding that the winger said, I love Manchester United with all my heart, and I'm a huge fan in a post on X (formerly Twitter).While that would certainly explain how often he's scored against Liverpool in his career, a more sober quote was relayed by APS in Senegal, with Sarr saying, I have a three-year contract with Crystal Palace; its up to them to decide on his future.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Sarr has been a big hit since moving to back to the Premier League, replacing Michael Olise for the Eagles.Palace are yet to spend any money this summer, but new manager Pierre Sage may well have to make big moves after losing Marc Guehi in January and with the long-term futures of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton still far from certain.United, meanwhile, are still expected to land an attacker before deadline with FourFourTwo even referencing Sarr as the dream option for Carrick recently.Sarr appears to be the back-up option following the collapse of Rafael Leao's move to Turkiye.The Milan forward rejected a move to Fener, who made a formal offer to bring the Portuguese to the Super Lig.Sarr is valued at 45 million by Transfermarkt. United travel to Hull City on August 22 to kick off their Premier League campaign.TOPICSIsmaila SarrCrystal PalaceManchester UnitedTransfer newsMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
