Crystal Palace’s stance on Ismaïla Sarr is clear for now. Pierre Sage has made it plain that the Senegal forward remains a key part of his plans ahead of this weekend’s trip to Everton. The Palace boss also confirmed Sarr is available for Saturday’s clash, giving the update an immediate on-pitch focus even as transfer noise swirls around him.
- Pierre Sage insists Crystal Palace will keep Ismaïla Sarr, calling him an important player for the club.
- Galatasaray have reportedly seen an opening offer of more than £30m rejected by Palace this week.
- Sage confirmed Sarr is available for the trip to Everton on Saturday 22 August 2026 (15:00 BST).
Ismaïla Sarr remains central to Crystal Palace’s plans
Ismaïla Sarr remains firmly in Crystal Palace’s thinking, with Sage delivering the strongest public line yet on the winger’s future. The Palace manager insisted the club will keep Sarr, describing him as “a really important player for the club and for us” – a statement that leaves little doubt about their current position.
That stance makes perfect footballing sense. Sarr made 28 Premier League appearances and scored nine goals in 2025/26, and Sage confirmed the 28-year-old has rejoined the squad following Senegal’s World Cup campaign and is ready to play this weekend. Palace travel to Everton on Saturday 22 August 2026 (15:00 BST) at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and the immediate message focuses on his availability rather than a guaranteed start.
Galatasaray’s bid and Palace’s stance
Galatasaray’s interest in Sarr sits behind Sage’s comments, rather than changing Palace’s immediate position. Palace are understood to have turned down an opening offer of more than £30m this week, with the club clearly intending to hold on to the player.
Any change of heart would likely require an exceptionally large proposal.
