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Liverpool remain keen on signing Crystal Palace attacker Ismaila Sarr despite closing in on a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney. They have agreed a £120 million deal for the Frenchman but manager Andoni Iraola wants two more attacking signings before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. Palace have rejected a £50m offer from Liverpool for Sarr, but they could return with an improved bid. While the Reds have moved on from Yankuba Minteh following Brighton & Hove Albion’s resistance, a deal to bring in Sarr is still on the cards. The 28-year-old Senegal international can play on the right wing, which is a crucial position Liverpool wants to strengthen following Mohamed Salah’s exit. Sarr wants to join the Reds and reaching personal terms with him will not be an issue. Palace want to hold on to the Senegalese but a juicy deal could be enough to get them to part ways. He bagged 21 goals across all competitions last term. He also tallied four goals and one assist in four appearances at the World Cup and would be a solid addition to the Reds’ attack. Sarr boasts a brilliant goal record against the 20-time top-flight winners. He has scored seven goals in 10 appearances against them in all competitions for Palace and former club Watford, and it is clear to see why they want him on their side.