Liverpool had a blockbuster move for the Watford star lined up in January.Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp appeared to be focused on his defence following injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.The Reds were also believed to be working on a tight budget with Klopp publicly voicing his frustration at club owners FSG.Sarr has often been linked with a move to Anfield, though that appeared to be unlikely following Liverpool’s signing of Diogo Jota last summer.Though Sarr’s agent, Thierno Seydi, has claimed a deal was close in January with Sadio Mane looking to find Sarr a place to live.Seydi told Panafricanfootball: “With Liverpool, a few days ago, we were at the stage of signing the contract that would tie the Reds to Ismaila Sarr.“Everything.
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