Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish stated that the club's acceptance of Liverpool's £50 million bid for Ismaila Sarr was "never going to happen," according to the Daily Mirror.
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In other news, former France and Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf criticized Bradley Barcola, asserting that he does not justify his £123 million price tag, as reported by the Daily Star.
JJ Gabriel is expected to leave Manchester United, with a German newspaper indicating that he will depart by next summer at the latest. Michael Carrick has highlighted the need for careful management of the 15-year-old after he requested to leave the club.
Gabriel Martinelli's representative disclosed that the player turned down offers from the Premier League, Italy, and Germany before sealing his £60 million transfer from Arsenal to Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal earlier this month, according to The Sun.
Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has received a call-up to the Netherlands national team as a replacement for the injured Brian Brobbey. In addition, former Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa has transitioned to padel and is being recognized as one of the best players in the sport.
In European football, Real Madrid may adjust their transfer strategy to accommodate Jose Mourinho's request for a new central midfielder. Meanwhile, Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos revealed that he lost 99 percent of his £133 million career earnings due to issues with a former agent and a family member.
In Scotland, Celtic's Yang Hyun-Jun has sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty with South Korea. New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli acknowledged the need to control his emotions in an upcoming match against Slovenia.