Palace reject Liverpool’s £50m Ismaila Sarr bid as Saturday’s transfer stories emerge

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish reportedly dismissed the idea of accepting Liverpool’s £50m bid for Ismaila Sarr, telling the club that such a deal was “never going to happen”, according to the Daily Mirror.

Newspaper transfer headlines and football transfer rumours

Premier League transfer headlines

The reported Palace stance is the leading story in Saturday’s transfer round-up. The club’s chairman is said to have made clear that Liverpool’s £50m proposal for Sarr was not going to be accepted.

Former France and Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has questioned whether Bradley Barcola justifies a reported £123m valuation, the Daily Star says.

Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel is also the subject of a report claiming he “will definitely leave United” by next summer at the latest, according to a German newspaper cited by the Daily Mirror.

Elsewhere, Gabriel Martinelli’s representative reportedly said the player rejected offers from clubs in the Premier League, Italy and Germany before completing a £60m move from Arsenal to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal earlier this month.

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has earned a Netherlands call-up as a replacement for the injured Brian Brobbey, the Daily Mirror reports.

Stories from Europe and beyond

Real Madrid could reportedly alter their transfer approach to meet Jose Mourinho’s request for a new central midfielder, according to the Sun.

Former Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa is also featured for his activities in padel, where he is reportedly recognised as one of the leading players in France.

Brazil legend Roberto Carlos has revealed that he lost 99 per cent of the £133m he earned during his playing career amid disputes involving a former agent and a family member, according to the Daily Mail.

Scottish football

Celtic winger Yang Hyun-Jun has suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty with South Korea, the Scottish Sun reports.

Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli has meanwhile admitted he will need to control his emotions in Slovenia.