Crystal Palace star Ismaila Sarr to seal transfer 'within hours' after Man United make enquiry
Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr is reportedly nearing a transfer to the Turkish club Fenerbahce. Manchester United had previously inquired about the player but did not pursue a formal bid, focusing instead on other midfield reinforcements.
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Previous Manchester United transfer target Ismaila Sarr is set to swap Crystal Palace for Fenerbahce. United had been linked with a move for the Senegal international this summer. Reports from France recently claimed Michael Carrick's side sent an enquiry about the former Watford ace , who contributed four goals and two assists for his country in the recent World Cup. His stock has remained high with the Turkish heavyweights scouting him for a move. Interestingly, Marcus Rashford is also of immense interest to Fenerbahce , meaning the pair could be team-mates this season. If Sarr does make the move, he'll be the latest United transfer target to move to a different club. FOLLOW OUR MAN UNITED FB PAGE! Latest news and analysis via the MEN’s Manchester United Facebook page Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb has stated Sarr is on the verge of sealing a move to the Istanbul side.
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