Liverpool have once again been linked with a move for Watford winger Ismaila Sarr this summer.
The 23-year-old was at the forefront of speculation in 2020 before the Reds ultimately signed ex-Wolves ace Diogo Jota at the end of the transfer window.
Now as Jurgen Klopp considers further bolstering the attacking ranks at Anfield, Sarr’s name has come up in reports.
However, speaking on the Transfer Show on Sky Sports (18/08/21 at 5:20 pm), as cited by Anfield Watch on Twitter, reporter Dharmesh Sheth has claimed that the Senegalese ace is content at Vicarage Road.
Twitter: .@skysports_sheth: “There have been reports that Liverpool are interested in Watford winger Ismaila Sarr. It’s been… https://t.co/eYyUWner6T (@AnfieldWatch)
Sheth goes on to say it would take ‘silly money’ in order to force a sale of the man contracted until 2024 – quoting figures in the region of £80million.
The initial report claimed that Liverpool were ready to make a £40million bid for the 34 times capped Senegal man.
Sarr was inspirational last season as the Hornets earned promotion back to the Premier League – scoring 13 and assisting another 10 goals in 39 Championship appearances.
Described as ‘rapid’ by compatriot and Anfield ace Sadio Mane, the flying forward also made a goalscoring return to the top flight last weekend against Aston Villa.
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Valued at £19.8million (Transfermarkt), spending the mooted £40million on a player full of potential would be a worthwhile expenditure.
Capable of playing across all three attacking roles, Jurgen Klopp – well versed in the threat Sarr can pose – would undoubtedly love the opportunity to work with the Senegal star.
For now, judging by Sheth’s reckoning it seems as though Liverpool may have to look elsewhere yet again.
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