Ismaila Sarr was left out of Crystal Palace's squad for their Premier League opener against Everton amid reported transfer interest from Galatasaray.
The Senegal winger was a notable absentee as new Eagles boss Pierre Sage named his team for his first Premier League match in charge at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on the opening day of the season.
Galatasaray's reported offer
Galatasaray are keen to sign Sarr before the summer transfer window closes in Turkey next month and are reported to have tabled an offer worth around £30 million.
Turkish media have suggested the former Watford star is pushing to complete the move, though Sage said in his pre-Everton press conference on Friday that Palace would keep Sarr, whom he said would be available to play this weekend.
However, he was not selected. Fabrizio Romano reports that Sarr has an agreement over personal terms with Galatasaray, who have been linked with several Premier League targets in recent weeks, including Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.
Groin problem reported
BBC Sport report that the 28-year-old has been complaining of a groin problem and did not train in the two days leading up to the Everton game.
They add that Palace do not want to lose Sarr and that a significant offer would be required to even contemplate changing that stance.
Sarr's impact at Palace
Sarr has been a key player for the Eagles since joining from Marseille in a £12.5 million deal in the summer of 2024, scoring 33 goals and providing 10 assists in 92 appearances across all competitions.
Last season, he netted 21 times in 45 outings as he helped then FA Cup holders Palace to win both the Community Shield and the Conference League in Oliver Glasner's final campaign in charge.
Sage said of Sarr on Friday: “We will keep him, we will keep him. He’s a really important player for the club and for us. He will be able to play this weekend.”
Crystal Palace could be set for a busy end to the transfer window, with Chelsea defender Axel Disasi poised to undergo a medical and join on an initial season-long loan deal.
