Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool join Chelsea in race to sign Senegal international who was superb at 2018 World Cup
Senegal and Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr is closely watched by Europe’s biggest teams. The 20-year-old Terenga Lions ace was on top of his game with his pace and trickery during the just concluded FIFA World Cup in Russia.
- Senegal international Ismaila Sarr has emerged as a summer transfer target for Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool
- Sarr's superb form at the 2018 FIFA World Cup caught the attention of the 4 Premier League campaigners
- The clubs will ace stiff competition from Chelsea for the signature of the 20-year-old winger
Senegal and Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr is closely watched by Europe’s biggest teams.
According to a UK Daily Star report citing sources at The Sun, the 20-year-old Terenga Lions ace was on top of his game with his pace and trickery during the just concluded FIFA World Cup in Russia despite his country’s ouster after just three matches.
In the French topflight Sarr has netted 10 goals and four assists in 42 appearances.
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At the moment, the Senegalese is being courted by Premier League quartet that include Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Reacting on the cheering news, his representative admitted that he has been receiving many calls from teams after Sarr’s sterling performance at the Mundial.
“He is very fast with an excellent technique.
“He has the same qualities as (Ousmane) Dembele of Barcelona. They are similar players.
“I have received many calls from English and German clubs and maybe even one from Italy.
“Many agents from the UK have called me proposing to work with them and Ismaïla to get him to the Premier League.
“One Italian agent asked to speak with Juventus. The price will be around €50m-60m,” Thierno Seydi was quoted as saying by The Sun, even as he was quick to predict what the future holds for the 20-year-old.
“We are talking about a great football player, who will play at the highest levels for the next ten years.
“I am open to discussions with all top European club. The important thing is that he goes in a team that makes him play.
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“He cannot stay on the bench. Last year Barcelona wanted him. Let's see what happens now,” Seydi added.
Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously had reported that Chelsea have reportedly launched a bid for Senegal's World Cup youngster Ismaila Sarr this transfer season.
Despite crashing out of the tournament at with Senegal's Teranga Lions after three games, the 20-year-old managed to shine with a string of impressive performances.
He is also said to be wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool, while Juventus and Barcelona are also monitoring the player's situation at his present club.
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